Student Researcher, PhD, Winter-Summer 2027

Google; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Google is seeking a Student Researcher for Winter-Summer 2027. Open to PhD students enrolled in CS or related fields, with flexible weekly time commitments and on-site/remote arrangements. Locations include Mountain View, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; and more across the United States.

Applicants must be located in the United States for the engagement, with some remote options within the US or Canada. Projects span research, engineering, and science roles across Google teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., NLP, HCI, CV, ML, DL, optimization, data science, software engineering, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C/C++

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Student Researcher, PhD, Winter‑Summer 2027

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This application is intended for candidates who will be enrolled in a PhD degree program at the time of the engagement and have a demonstrated research focus.

Unlike the Research Internship, which is a structured seasonal placement, the Student Researcher role offers greater flexibility in weekly time commitment, project duration, and onsite/remote options. Specific work arrangements and engagement timelines are confirmed during the offer stage.

This program is intended for students who will continue their academic studies. Participation in this program does not guarantee automatic full-time hiring consideration. Individuals interested in pursuing a full‑time role at Google following their Student Researcher engagement are encouraged to apply through standard external hiring channels.

Participation in this program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the engagement, though select remote arrangements from within the United States or Canada may be permitted depending on project requirements. Candidates residing in other countries must relocate to the United States for the engagement.

Because projects are approved on an ongoing basis throughout the application cycle, application review takes place continuously and may take several months. You will be contacted directly if your application is selected to advance in the hiring process.

Preferred working locations may include Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Princeton, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).

Preferred qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
• Currently attending a degree program in the United States.
• Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
• Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).

About the job

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based Interns. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Student Researcher projects are exploratory and experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.

Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role for the full duration of the engagement. When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across all of Google's research teams including DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more. This allows us to find the right project match for your skills and interests.

Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $118000 - $157000 (USD) + 0% bonus target

Responsibilities

• Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.