Job description
The Hardware Engineering Intern position at Google is designed for PhD students in their penultimate academic year, focusing on hardware and software technologies that power Google's services. Interns will work within the Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team or the Devices and Services team, contributing to complex computational challenges and innovative device development. The role emphasizes collaboration and communication in a global environment, requiring English proficiency. Interns will gain hands-on experience in hardware system integration and product design.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
- Experience working with data center systems.
- Experience with consumer electronics or device manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Help design and build hardware and software technologies for Google's services.
- Contribute to hardware system integration and product design.
- Engage in prototyping, testing, and debugging of data center systems in a lab environment.
- Collaborate with teams to address complex engineering challenges.
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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