User Experience Engineer Intern, PhD, Summer 2026

Google User Experience (UX) is seeking a PhD intern to join their multi-disciplinary UX team comprising Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. As a UX Engineer Intern, you'll work on the front end of Google's products in a fast-paced environment, bridging UX best practices with production execution. The role requires creativity, analytical skills, and expertise in user-facing technologies to deliver innovative features to billions of users worldwide.

You'll collaborate closely with UX designers, project managers, and back-end engineers to implement versatile front-end solutions. The position offers hands-on experience in launching and iterating on products that make a real difference for users. You'll work with cutting-edge front-end technologies to create engaging prototypes while managing your time effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The internship requires current enrollment in a PhD program in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related technical field. Strong experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and UI implementation is essential. Preferred candidates will have experience with modern frontend frameworks like Angular, Vue, or React, and additional programming languages such as Go, Python, C++, Java, or Swift.

This is a unique opportunity to work at a company that has revolutionized search, storage solutions, and large-scale applications. You'll be part of a team that impacts millions of users while working alongside some of the industry's best engineers and designers. The internship offers competitive compensation ($101,000-$135,000 base salary range) and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting top talent.

The program requires full-time availability for 12 weeks and physical presence in the United States. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with an October 31st, 2025 deadline. Join Google's UX team to help shape the future of user experience while gaining invaluable industry experience in a supportive, innovative environment.