Introduction
Google has announced paid internship and apprentice opportunities for students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. These programs provide students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the tech industry.

Significance
These opportunities allow students to work on real-world projects, collaborate with experts, and develop technical and professional skills that can enhance their career prospects. The internships also include structured learning programs, networking sessions, and exposure to Google's innovative work culture.

Where
The internships and apprenticeship programs are available at Google offices in:
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Pune, Maharashtra
Hyderabad, Telangana

For Whom
Students from various academic levels and technical backgrounds are eligible for these programs:

1. Silicon Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2026
Eligibility: PhD students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields.
Role: Collaborate with hardware and software architects to design, model, and analyse next-generation Cloud Silicon.
Last date to apply: March 31, 2026

2. Software Engineering PhD Intern, Summer 2026
Eligibility: PhD students focusing on software development or other technical fields.
Duration: 12-14 weeks
Role: Work on complex computer science solutions, scalable distributed systems, and various smaller projects. The program also includes personal and professional development, executive speaker series, and community-building initiatives.

3. Student Researcher, 2026
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programs in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or Natural Sciences.
Role: Participate in research projects across Google teams, focusing on solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Last date to apply: March 31, 2026

Other Information
Remote monitoring and other advanced technologies are part of the projects interns will contribute to, giving them exposure to Google's latest innovations. Participants can expect mentorship, collaboration, and an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to ongoing research and engineering projects.

Last Date
Applications for eligible programs close on March 31, 2026. Interested students are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot.