Google is inviting applications for its Software Engineering Intern (PhD) Summer 2026 program, which places doctoral students in high-impact engineering roles across multiple U.S. locations, including Mountain View, Atlanta, and many others. Over 12-14 weeks, interns work on significant software projects, distributed systems, AI, or infrastructure, contributing to products that scale globally. The internship demands technical rigor and offers real ownership of code, collaboration with senior engineers, and opportunities to learn about Google’s engineering culture.