Apply Now for Google's Summer 2026 PhD Internship in India
                          
                        Google's Summer 2026 PhD Internship Opportunity
Google is currently accepting applications for its Software Engineer PhD Internships for the Summer of 2026. These internships are offered in three major Indian cities: Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Pune (Maharashtra). Interested candidates can submit their applications through the Google Careers portal.
The company describes the internship as a unique 12- to 14-week paid experience that emphasizes both personal and professional development, featuring an executive speaker series and opportunities for community engagement.
Participants in this Software Engineering Internship Program will tackle complex computer science challenges, create scalable and distributed software systems, and collaborate on various smaller projects.
Interns will engage in projects that are vital to Google's operations. The company is looking for engineers who are adaptable, passionate, and eager to contribute to technological advancements. Responsibilities include design, testing, deployment, and software maintenance.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. Fostering a productive and innovative team atmosphere.
2. Collaborating effectively with peers, managers, and other teams.
3. Developing scalable engineering solutions for Google products.
4. Analyzing data and selecting effective solutions.
5. Applying computer science principles to real-world challenges.
Required Qualifications:
1. Enrollment in a PhD program focused on software development or a related technical field.
2. Proficiency in at least one widely-used programming language (Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.).
Additional Qualifications:
1. Experience in a Unix/Linux environment.
2. Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Research experience in fields such as Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems.
2. Programming skills in languages like C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Objective-C, Go, etc.
3. Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles in Computer Science.
The recruitment team at Google will assess candidates based on their resumes to find the best fit. However, details regarding the stipend or salary for the internship have not been disclosed.
