Hardware Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

Google is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern to join their Consumer Hardware team for Summer 2025. This PhD internship position offers an exciting opportunity to work on core Consumer Hardware products, designing, developing, and deploying next-generation hardware solutions. As an intern, you'll collaborate closely with engineers to enhance hardware quality and reliability, potentially impacting millions of Google users worldwide.

The role requires a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields, with experience in areas such as Hardware System Integration, Signal and Power Integrity, Wireless Communications, or Embedded Systems. The position offers hands-on experience with consumer hardware projects, board layout, systems integration, and hardware testing.

Google, fundamentally an engineering company, provides an environment where interns can work on massive scalability solutions, large-scale applications, and innovative platforms. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to technologies that shape the future of computing.

The internship offers competitive compensation ranging from $103,000 to $128,000 annually, along with additional benefits. The program requires a 12-week full-time commitment and is available across multiple US locations including Mountain View, Austin, and other major tech hubs. This position is perfect for PhD students in their penultimate academic year who are passionate about hardware engineering and want to make a significant impact in consumer technology.

Working at Google means joining a culture of innovation where you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology. The company is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging, making it an ideal place for aspiring hardware engineers to grow their careers and contribute to groundbreaking technological achievements.