About the role#
The Student Researcher Program connects students with research projects that align with company priorities. You will join teams across Google, including Google Research, DeepMind, and Google Cloud, to participate in exploratory work that drives scientific advancement. This role offers flexibility in weekly time commitment, project duration, and work modality. Please note that while the program is open to all degree levels, most projects are designed for PhD talent. Bachelor's and Master's students are welcome to apply, though these spots are limited and typically require a strong publication record or demonstrated research focus.
What you'll do#
- Participate in research projects aimed at solving real-world, large-scale problems.
- Collaborate on projects that explore innovative research challenges.
- Support the creation of new, breakthrough technologies.
- Work with teams to advance the state of the art in computing and intelligent systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Experience in at least one area of computer science, such as machine learning, computer vision, data science, or software engineering.
- Preference is given to students currently enrolled in a full-time program who plan to return to their studies after the internship.
- Experience as a researcher, including lab work or contributing to research communities and publishing papers, is preferred.
- Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages like Python, Java, C, or C++ is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Terms are available for Winter, Spring, and Summer 2027.
- Work may be performed remotely, on-site, or in a hybrid capacity depending on project requirements.
- You must be located in the United States for the duration of the engagement.
- Available locations include: Mountain View, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, Boulder, Cambridge, Chicago, Houston, Irvine, Kirkland, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Princeton, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Durham, Goleta, San Bruno, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C., and Playa Vista.
About Google
Google develops software and hardware products for global users. The company focuses on areas including search, online video, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It maintains a large workforce with over 300,000 employees. Operations span multiple international locations with its headquarters based in Mountain View, California.
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