Software Developer Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

Google is offering a unique 12-14 week paid Software Developer Internship program for PhD students, combining personal and professional development opportunities. As a Software Developer Intern, you'll be working on complex computer science solutions and developing scalable, distributed software systems. The role involves designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies.

The position is specifically designed for PhD students in their penultimate academic year, studying Computer Science or related fields. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects critical to Google's needs, collaborating with versatile teams and addressing new challenges as technology evolves. The internship provides exposure to Google's massive scale operations, from search to Chrome, Android to YouTube, and various other platforms that impact billions of users.

The program includes an executive speaker series and community-building activities. You'll be working in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in applying their theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges while contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful.

Candidates should have strong programming skills, particularly in languages like C/C++, Java, or Python, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. Research experience in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, or related fields is highly valued. The internship requires full-time commitment for 12-14 weeks and is based in Canada, offering a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in technology while developing solutions that impact millions of users globally.