Software Engineering PhD Intern, 2027 — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Minimum qualifications
Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field in the EMEA region, and in your penultimate/final year of education.
Experience working with data structures or algorithms during coursework/projects, research, internships, or practical experience in school or work (e.g., open-source coding).
- Minimum qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field in the EMEA region, and in your penultimate/final year of education.
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.).
Key requirements
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.).
Application process
- Relevant practical or internship experience with one or more of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, NLP, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
- Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in Switzerland or Germany starting in either May, June or July 2027. About the job Software Engineering Intern:
- As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs.
- We need our engineers to be versatile, and enthusiastic in addressing 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 engineers 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 generating-critical systems up and running, from code-level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our services; from monitoring and alerts to building automation infrastructure.
Additional details
- Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in Switzerland or Germany starting in either May, June or July 2027. Software Engineering Intern:
- You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship. Site Reliability Intern:
- From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another. For Germany Applicants:
- Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Germany: €85000 (EUR) + 0% bonus target
Notes and original content
- Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in Switzerland or Germany starting in either May, June or July 2027.
- About the job
- Software Engineering Intern:
- You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship.
- Site Reliability Intern:
- From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.
- For Germany Applicants:
- Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Germany: €85000 (EUR) + 0% bonus target
- Responsibilities
Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Google Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Google Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Google Switzerland?
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