Google Software Engineering Internship 2026: Paid Tech Internship Now Open Through Placement Agencies

The Google Software Engineering Internship 2026 is a paid summer program in the United States designed for PhD students in computer science and related technical fields. This 12–14 week internship offers an opportunity to work directly on impactful projects at Google while gaining hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and distributed software systems. Interns will collaborate with world-class engineers, contribute to real-world challenges, and take part in professional development activities, including an executive speaker series and community-building events.

The program focuses on solving complex computer science problems while also allowing interns to contribute to a variety of smaller, high-impact projects. Selected interns will work full-time and return to their academic programs after the internship. Google is seeking dynamic and driven individuals who are passionate about innovation and ready to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

To be eligible, applicants must be in their second-to-last academic year of a PhD program in the U.S., with strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Java, or Python, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. Relevant research experience in areas like AI, machine learning, distributed systems, or networking is preferred.

All Google internships are fully paid, ensuring accessibility for qualified students regardless of financial background. Applicants must submit an updated CV and an official or unofficial academic transcript in English. Interns will also have the chance to indicate their preferred location from multiple available U.S. offices.

The application deadline is February 27, 2026. Interested candidates should carefully complete the application and submit all required documents before the deadline to be considered.