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Research Intern PhD

Job Title: Research Intern, PhD, Summer 2026. Location: Multiple locations across the USA, including Mountain View, CA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Cambridge, MA; Seattle, WA; and more

This role provides hands-on experience in designing experiments, developing prototypes, & conducting research that directly supports Google’s mission to make technology accessible to billions of users. This job is posted by Quantum Jobs List, on the behalf of Google careers

Duties:

  • Develop and execute a research agenda in collaboration with senior researchers and engineers.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate experiments and prototype systems;
  • Work on problems related to machine learning, data science, quantum algorithms, and related technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research into Google products and systems.
  • Contribute to publishing research findings in leading academic journals and conferences;
  • Share results, tools, and insights with the broader research community through open-source projects and publications.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field;
  • Experience in one or more computer science areas such as Natural Language Understanding, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Quantum Information Science, or Algorithmic Optimization.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C++, or Java.
  • Demonstrated research experience through publications, internships, or lab work;
  • Must be available for a full-time internship of 12–14 weeks during Summer 2026 while located in the United States.
  • English proficiency is required for collaboration across global teams.

Benefits and Instructions:

  • The base salary range for this internship is $113,000–$150,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.
  • This is a paid internship offering professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities;