Software Developer Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This paid internship is a unique opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions, develop scalable, distributed software systems, and collaborate on various projects. You'll gain valuable experience in designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions while growing professionally. As a Software Developer Intern, you'll be a key member of a versatile team working on projects critical to Google's needs. You'll be challenged to address new problems, push technology boundaries, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. Alternatively, as a Site Reliability Intern, you'll focus on keeping critical systems running smoothly. You'll work on development projects, troubleshoot traffic anomalies, maintain cutting-edge services, and build new automation infrastructure. This internship offers a platform to learn from experienced engineers and make a real impact on Google's products and services.
Must have:
  • Pursuing a PhD in software development or related fields
  • Experience in software development using C/C++, Java, or Python
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms
  • Currently attending a degree program in Canada
  • Available to work full-time for at least 12 weeks
Good to have:
  • Research experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems
  • Programming experience in C#, JavaScript, Objective C, Go, or similar
  • Competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
Perks:
  • Paid internship
  • Personal and professional development
  • Executive speaker series
  • Community-building

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Pursuing a PhD program with a focus on subjects in software development or other technical related fields.
  • Experience in Software Development and coding in one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with data structures or algorithms gathered from inside or outside of school or work.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Currently attending a degree program in Canada and available to work full time for a minimum of 12 weeks outside of university term time.
  • In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
  • Research experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems.
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python Objective C, Go, or similar.
  • Experience in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design.

About the job

Join us for a unique 12-14 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building. The Software Developer Internship program will give you an opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions, develop scalable, distributed software systems, and also collaborate on multitudes of smaller projects that have universal appeal. We offer a range of internships in either Software Developer or Site-Reliability across North America, including the US and Canada. Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your resume.

Software Developer Intern:
As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. We need our developers to be versatile, and enthusiastic in addressing new problems as we continue to push technology forward. You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship.

Site Reliability Intern:
Our developers create, fix, extend and scale the code to keep it working and to harden it against all the bad actors of the internet. We drive reliability and performance on a massive scale. You will work on software development projects to keep important business-critical systems up and running from code-level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our most cutting-edge services, monitoring and alerts to building new automation infrastructure.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Responsibilities

  • Create and support a productive and innovative team, including working with peers, managers, and teams.
  • Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
  • Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real world issues.
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve problems.

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