PhD Software Engineer Intern — Search Platform

Wayne State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking PhD candidates for a Software Engineer Intern position in the Search team for summer 2026. This internship involves driving ambitious projects, collaborating with product managers and engineers, and applying knowledge in distributed systems and machine learning. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program and have at least one semester left following the internship. Join us to tackle exciting challenges and make a significant impact on our services.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in relevant engineering field.
• Must have at least one semester/quarter remaining after internship.

Responsibilities

• Drive ambitious, previously unsolved projects end to end.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers.
• Make data-driven decisions for project execution.

Skills

Knowledge of distributed systems

Experience with machine learning workflows

Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Go

Effective communication skills

Research mentality

Education

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking PhD candidates for a Software Engineer Intern position in the Search team for summer 2026. This internship involves driving ambitious projects, collaborating with product managers and engineers, and applying knowledge in distributed systems and machine learning. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program and have at least one semester left following the internship. Join us to tackle exciting challenges and make a significant impact on our services.