Research Scientist PhD Intern, 2027 — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 46 days ago
Role overview
Google welcomes people with disabilities.
- Google welcomes people with disabilities.
- Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
- Experience and profiency in one or more general purpose programming languages: Java, C++, Python, or Go.
Main responsibilities
- Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
Key requirements
- Experience and profiency in one or more general purpose programming languages: Java, C++, Python, or Go.
Application process
- Please complete your application before 23rd October 2026.
- We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis.
- This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited full-time PhD degree program located in the EMEA region.
- Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role, for the duration of the internship program.
- Interns will be required to be available to work full-time for a minimum of 13 weeks over the Summer 2026 (starting in May, June or July) for the duration of the program.
- Individuals applying for this position will not be eligible for immigration sponsorship.
- 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):
Additional details
- Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Zürich, Switzerland; Minimum qualifications:
- Experience with research from previous internships, full-time industry experience, personal projects, lab work, or published papers (being listed as author).
- Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in Switzerland, France or Germany starting in either May, June or July 2027.
- Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. France: €66000 (EUR) + 0% bonus target
Notes and original content
- By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Zürich, Switzerland; Munich, Germany;
- Paris, France. 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 in one or more Research areas: Natural Language Understanding/Processing, Computer Vision, LLMs, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Data Mining, Machine Intelligence, AI/ML Algorithms, Deep Learning or Image Processing, multimodal, multilingual and reinforcement learning.
- Experience and profiency in one or more general purpose programming languages: Java, C++, Python, or Go.
- Experience with research from previous internships, full-time industry experience, personal projects, lab work, or published papers (being listed as author). Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
- Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in conferences or journals.
- Ability to design and execute on research agendas.
- Ability to complete a 13-17 week full-time internship in Switzerland, France or Germany starting in either May, June or July 2027. About the job
Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 71'000 - 120'500 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?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Google Switzerland's original listing at google.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
