Student Researcher, BS/MS

Job Description

Job Title: Student Researcher, BS/MS, Winter/Summer 2026. Location: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Princeton, NJ, USA

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 Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Understanding
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Algorithm Optimization
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Data Science
  • Software 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
  • Linguistics
  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Economics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Or a related technical field.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Natural Language Understanding
  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Algorithmic Optimization
  • Quantum 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:
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • C/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.