Hardware Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2026
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value reflecting the learning opportunity in a top-tier company, exposure to hands-on projects, and the enhancement of skills through real-world application.
- Practical experience with a global tech leader
- Hands-on projects with industry experts
- Potential for future employment opportunities
Pros
- Exposure to advanced technologies and real-world engineering challenges
- Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio
- Potential pathways to future employment within Google
Cons
- Highly competitive intern selection process
- Limited duration and potentially uncertain future roles
- Expectations for significant productivity in short time-frame
Who it's for
Early Career / Student • On-site
Good fit
- PhD students in relevant engineering fields
- Innovative thinkers ready to solve problems
- Candidates eager to learn in a dynamic environment
Not recommended for
- Individuals not studying relevant subjects
- Those preferring routine tasks
- Candidates looking for permanent roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the applicant's best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until March 27, 2026, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the application window or once role is closed/projects are full will not be considered.
Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the Taiwan for the duration of the internship program.
This internship is intended for students who are currently pursuing a PhD degree program in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power, 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):
1. In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
Please ensure your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY) is listed on the resume.
2. In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
Join us for a unique 10-12 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building.
Google welcomes people with disabilities.
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power, or a related technical field.
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently attending a degree program in Taiwan 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 in one or more of the following areas: hardware system integration, thermal cooling design, ACDC/DCDC power converter, signal and power integrity, system validation and CAD simulation tool.
- Experience with accelerator architectures and data center workloads.
- Experience with data center product hardware and system design.
About the job
As a Hardware Engineering Intern, you will develop system and subsystem boards for next generation server and storage products. The teams you work with design, develop, and deploy next generation server and storage machine products while ensuring that this equipment is reliable. You’ll work closely with engineers to improve our hardware to meet Google's standards of quality and reliability, and your work has the potential to impact many of Google users.
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.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities may vary based on specific teams.
- Design and develop system and subsystem board for next generation server and storage products.
- Work with Google platform teams and cross-functional teams on new technology and solutions.
- Develop and qualify system and board design.
