Google is set to offer paid internship and apprenticeship opportunities starting in 2026 for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs—especially those in technical and research-focused disciplines. These roles can be a strong fit for students who want real-world experience, mentorship, and the chance to work on large-scale products and research challenges.
Below is a clear breakdown of the locations, available roles, eligibility criteria, and the application deadline, based on the information shared.
Work Locations in India
Selected candidates will be based at Google offices in:
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Pune, Maharashtra
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Hyderabad, Telangana
(Exact team allocation and on-site/hybrid details typically depend on the role and business needs, so it’s best to confirm the final format while applying.)
Available Programs (2026)
Students can apply to the following roles:
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Silicon Engineering Intern (PhD) – Summer 2026
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Software Engineering PhD Intern – Summer 2026
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Student Researcher – 2026
Each program targets a different area—hardware/silicon, software engineering, and academic research—so candidates should match their application to their degree level and specialization.
1) Silicon Engineering Intern (PhD) – Summer 2026
Who can apply?
Candidates must be currently pursuing a PhD in one of the following (or a closely related technical field):
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Computer Engineering
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Computer Science
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Electronics and Communication Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
What you’ll work on
This internship focuses on cloud silicon technologies. Interns are expected to collaborate with:
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Hardware architects
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Software architects
Typical work may involve helping design, create, and evaluate next-generation hardware and platform technologies that support Google’s cloud infrastructure.
2) Software Engineering PhD Intern – Summer 2026
Who can apply?
Applicants who are currently pursuing a PhD in:
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Software development, or
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Another closely related technical area
Internship duration and experience
This program runs for about 12 to 14 weeks and is designed to provide:
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Hands-on project experience
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Professional development opportunities
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An executive speaker series
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Team-building events
What you’ll work on
Interns will build software that can run across multiple systems that function together as a unified setup—often described as software that works in distributed, multi-system environments.
3) Student Researcher – 2026
Who can apply?
This role is open to students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programs across a wide set of disciplines, including:
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Computer Science
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Linguistics
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Statistics / Biostatistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Operations Research
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Economics
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Natural Sciences
What you’ll work on
Selected students may join research, engineering, or science teams to work on projects that address large-scale, real-world problems. This program is often a good fit for students who enjoy research-heavy work, experimentation, modeling, analysis, or building systems based on research insights.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
The last date to apply for all listed programs is March 31, 2026.
Students are strongly advised to review role descriptions and apply through Google’s official careers page, where requirements, team details, and application steps are typically updated and clarified.
How to Prepare a Strong Application (Quick Checklist)
Even if you meet eligibility, competition is usually high—so application quality matters. Here’s a practical checklist:
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Resume: 1 page (UG/PG) or 1–2 pages (PhD), focused on impact
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Projects: 2–4 strong projects with measurable outcomes (speed, accuracy, scale, cost)
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Research (if applicable): publications, preprints, posters, or thesis work summary
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Skills alignment: match your skills to the job description (hardware, distributed systems, ML, statistics, etc.)
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Portfolio: GitHub or project links where possible (clean README, reproducible results)
