Hardware Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2026

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Hardware Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2026

_corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; +30 more; +29 more _bar_chart_ Intern & Apprentice

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**Please complete your application before November 7, 2025.**

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a candidate’s best interest to apply early.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days.

If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role.

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):

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In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.

2.

**Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)**

3.

In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.

4.

Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

The application window will be open until at least September 21, 2025.

This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA** .

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
+ Penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
+ Experience working with data center systems.
+ Experience with consumer electronics or device manufacturing.
+ Experience in one or more of the following areas: hardware system integration (board design, board bring-up), signal and power integrity, system validation, product design (mechanical/thermal), computer architecture, FPGAs, embedded systems, or memory systems (FEA or CFD), modeling or simulation for power/thermal analysis, or prototyping, testing, and debugging of data center systems in a lab environment.
+ Experience in one or more of the following areas: board layout (e.g., working with CAD/PCB design), CAD Tools (e.g., NX, Creo, or Solidworks), Systems Integration, and familiarity with electromechanical assemblies, manufacturing techniques, fabrication techniques, or rapid prototyping or technical subsystems such as wireless, antenna, radio frequency, imaging, display, sensors, audio, charging power, or batteries.

**About the job**

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.

The exact team you would be placed on is determined by business needs.

However two teams of interest are our Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team and our Devices and Services team.

The AI and Infrastructure organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud.

Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing.

Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

As a Hardware Engineering Intern for the Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team, you will help design and build the hardware and software technologies that power all of Google's services.

Our computational challenges are complex, enabled by custom hardware designed and made in-house.

Devices and Services mission is to transform computing for everyone by creating innovative first-party devices and services that deliver the best of Google.

We're committed to cultivating a positive work environment while leading with AI-first experiences and driving silicon innovation for performance.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users.

We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.

Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices and Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $103,000-$129,000.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

**Responsibilities**

+ Responsibilities may vary based on specific teams.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes.

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location.

Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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