Student Researcher, BS/MS, Winter/Summer 2026
Job Type: Research Fellowship (Student Research Internship)
Responsibilities:- Participate in research projects focused on solving large-scale, real-world problems.
- Develop innovative solutions that contribute to scientific and technological advancement.
- Collaborate with researchers, scientists, and engineers across Google's research organizations.
- Contribute to exploratory research in areas such as: Machine LearningDeep LearningComputer Vision
- Natural Language Understanding
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Algorithm OptimizationQuantum Information Science
- Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
- Support the development of next-generation computing technologies and intelligent systems.
- Work on projects aligned with Google's long-term research priorities.
Qualifications:- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Computer Science
- LinguisticsStatisticsBiostatisticsApplied Mathematics
- Operations Research
- EconomicsNatural Sciences
- Or a related technical field.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: Machine LearningDeep LearningComputer VisionHuman-Computer Interaction
- Natural Language Understanding
- Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
- Algorithmic OptimizationQuantum Information Science
- Or a related computer science discipline.
- English language proficiency.
- Ability to remain located in the United States for the duration of the program.
Preferred:- Enrolled full-time and returning to the degree program after completing the internship.
- Currently studying at a university in the United States.
- Previous research experience through internships, laboratories, or full-time research positions.
- Experience publishing research papers in conferences or academic journals.
- Programming experience in one or more languages such as: PythonJavaJavaScriptC/C++Benefits and Compensation:
- Annual compensation: $98,000 to $131,000 USD, depending on skills, education, and experience.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.401(k) retirement plan with company matching.20 days of paid vacation annually; Paid sick leave (40 hours annually, with additional leave for Seattle-based employees).Maternity leave of 28 to 30 weeks.
- Baby bonding leave of 18 weeks.13 paid company holidays.
- Access to Google's comprehensive employee benefits package.
Other Information:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The anticipated application deadline is July 17, 2026, although applications may close earlier if projects are filled.
Applicants must submit: An updated resume or CV.An unofficial or official transcript in English (PDF preferred).Resumes should include: Expected graduation date (MM/YY).Programming language proficiencies.
Participation requires residence in the United States for the entire internship period.
Work arrangement, duration, and schedule vary depending on the assigned research project; Applicants may be considered for research opportunities across Google Research, Google DeepMind, Google Cloud, and other research organizations.
Google considers qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
This program is intended for students continuing their academic studies and is not designed as a pathway to full-time employment.
