Job description
The Student Researcher role at Google is designed for PhD candidates who will engage in research projects aligned with the company's scientific priorities. This position offers flexibility in terms of weekly time commitment and project duration, allowing students to balance their academic studies with research work. Participants will work collaboratively on innovative research challenges across various teams, including Google Research and DeepMind. The program aims to foster academic collaborations and advance scientific knowledge through real-world problem-solving.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD degree program in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science or Statistics.
- Demonstrated research focus with experience in areas like Natural Language Understanding or Machine Learning.
- Experience contributing to research communities, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
- Proficiency in one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python or Java.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
- Collaborate with teams across Google to explore innovative research challenges.
- Contribute to projects that drive scientific advancement and technological breakthroughs.
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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