Job description
The Research Intern position at Google is designed for PhD students who are in their penultimate academic year. Interns will work closely with engineers on various research projects that impact user-facing services and contribute to advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The role involves developing and executing a research agenda while collaborating with innovative teams. This internship provides a unique opportunity to influence technology used by billions of people globally.
Requirements
- 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 such as Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning.
- Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
- Experience as a researcher, including internships or full-time roles.
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a research agenda.
- Contribute to a productive and innovative team environment.
- Collaborate with peers, managers, and partner teams on research projects.
- Work on challenges in artificial intelligence, machine perception, and data mining.
- Participate in the publication of research findings in major conferences or journals.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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