Deadline: February 26, 2026
Are you a PhD student looking to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies? Applications are now open for the Google Software Engineering PhD Internship 2026. This paid internship offers PhD students the chance to work on projects that directly impact Google’s infrastructure and products while being mentored by world-class engineers.
About the Internship
The Google Software Engineering PhD Internship 2026 is designed to give PhD students an opportunity to engage in impactful research and practical software engineering. Interns will work alongside Google engineers on complex problems that require creativity, innovation, and deep technical expertise.
This is a paid internship lasting 12–14 weeks, taking place in Summer 2026, and is structured to fit outside of academic term time.
Internship Benefits
- Competitive salary with an annualised equivalent base range of $113,000 – $150,000, depending on location, education, and experience.
- The chance to work on critical projects shaping Google’s infrastructure and products.
- Exposure to world-class mentorship, collaborative research, and engineering teams.
- An opportunity to sharpen both academic research and applied software development skills.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a PhD programme in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Have strong coding experience in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience in one or more areas such as Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Databases, or Networking.
- A solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and software design.
- Ability to work full-time for 12 consecutive weeks during Summer 2026.
Internship Responsibilities
Selected interns will:
- Develop scalable and distributed software systems.
- Contribute to projects that are central to Google’s infrastructure and product needs.
- Collaborate with engineers in automating tasks, analysing data, and evaluating new approaches.
- Gain valuable experience in balancing academic research insights with practical industry application.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is 27 February 2026. Early applications are highly encouraged to allow sufficient time for review and preparation of supporting documents.
How to Apply
🚀 Final Note
The Google Software Engineering PhD Internship 2026 is one of the most competitive internship programmes globally. Applicants are advised to highlight research achievements, coding expertise, and any experience in scalable systems or machine learning.
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