Data Scientist – Research Intern (PhD, Summer 2027)

Google LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sick time 40 hours/year (Seattle 69)

Holidays 13 paid days/year

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Data Scientist, Research Intern (PhD) for Summer 2027 in the United States. The program is open to PhD candidates in quantitative fields and requires English proficiency.

You will work with engineers, product managers, sales, and marketing to analyze large data sets, develop analytics pipelines, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Location may include Playa Vista, CA, with national internship oversight.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, physics, applied mathematics, operations research, economics).
• Experience with statistical methods (linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic processes, sampling methods, etc.).
• Experience with data analysis.
• Experience using R or Python and technology to work with datasets such as scripting or statistical software (R, SAS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work across the organization to process, analyze, and interpret large data sets.
• Mine data to identify opportunities to improve Google and client operations.
• Build and prototype analysis pipelines to provide scalable insights.
• Interact cross-functionally with engineers, PMs, Sales, and Marketing to apply findings.
• Present findings and make data-driven business recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Statistics

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Data Scientist, Research Intern (PhD) for Summer 2027 in the United States. The program is open to PhD candidates in quantitative fields and requires English proficiency.

You will work with engineers, product managers, sales, and marketing to analyze large data sets, develop analytics pipelines, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Location may include Playa Vista, CA, with national internship oversight.