Software Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

Google offers an exciting 12-14 week paid PhD internship program for Software Engineering students in their penultimate academic year. As a Software Engineering intern, you'll work on critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide. The role involves developing scalable, distributed software systems while collaborating with versatile teams across the organization. You'll get hands-on experience in designing, testing, and maintaining software solutions at one of the world's leading tech companies.

The internship provides both personal and professional development opportunities, including an executive speaker series and community-building activities. You'll be working alongside talented engineers who are revolutionizing various technologies from Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, and Social to Local platforms.

The position requires strong programming skills in languages like C/C++, Java, Python, or Go, along with 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 role offers competitive compensation ($109,000-$145,000 base salary range) and various benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for PhD students to gain real-world experience at a company that's at the forefront of technological innovation. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with industry experts, and the chance to work on projects that have universal appeal and global impact.