Hardware/Electrical Engineering PhD Intern, 2026

Google Cloud and AI Infrastructure team in Israel is seeking a PhD intern to contribute to building next-generation systems. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware that powers Google Cloud and advanced AI models like Gemini. As an intern, you'll collaborate with exceptional engineers and researchers on projects directly impacting Google's custom silicon portfolio, including general-purpose CPUs, specialized AI accelerators like Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and complex Systems-on-Chip (SoCs).

The role requires a PhD student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with strong programming skills particularly in C++. You'll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and algorithms, contributing to various aspects from algorithmic innovation to hardware design and verification. The internship involves full-time work for 13-17 weeks during Summer 2026 at either Tel Aviv or Haifa locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for PhD students interested in hardware engineering and AI infrastructure. You'll gain hands-on experience with Google's custom hardware development, working on projects that could include developing new algorithms, building compiler tools, system architecture modeling, or silicon design and verification. The specific projects will be tailored to your expertise and interests.

The position offers the chance to work on technology that powers Google's most advanced services, from cloud computing to AI models. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of computing infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technology and learning from industry experts. This internship is ideal for candidates who want to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges in hardware engineering and AI infrastructure development.