Google Software Engineering PhD Intern, 2026

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. We need our engineers to be versatile, and enthusiastic in addressing problems as we continue to push technology forward. You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship.

Responsibilities

• Research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offering.
• Contribute to a wide variety of projects using natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning, and search technologies.
• Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to data and information.
• Utilize exposure to large-scale production software troubleshooting.
• Help maintain mission critical services.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 24, 2025
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorGoogle LLC
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field in the EMEA region, and in your penultimate/final year of education.
• Experience working with data structures or algorithms during coursework/projects, research, internships, or practical experience in school or work (e.g., open-source coding).
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant practical or internship experience with one or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
• Relevant practical or internship experience (e.g., research assistant, teaching assistant, personal projects, etc.) with programming in either: C++, Java, Python, or Go.
• Research experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems.
• Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in the internship location starting in either May, June or July 2026.

Application Deadline

October 24, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Google LLC on www.google.com to apply

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

For more information, kindly visit Google internship webpage.