Google UX Research Master’s Internship: Earn Up To $115K – Deadline Oct 31, 2025

Google has opened its application window for the User Experience (UX) Research Intern, MS, Summer 2026 program. This is a vital opportunity for Master’s students to join multi-disciplinary teams and significantly contribute to customer experience across Google’s global products.

The position offers a highly competitive base salary range and is intended for students in their penultimate academic year. The application deadline is October 31st, 2025, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying immediately is crucial.

The Role: Driving User-Centric Design

User Experience (UX) teams at Google—comprising Designers, Researchers, Engineers, and Writers—are central to understanding user needs and informing design decisions for products used by billions. As a UX Research Intern, you will play an integral part in gathering these insights.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Independent Research: Design and conduct independent research using a variety of qualitative research methods (like lab studies and ethnography), using quantitative methods (like surveys and A/B testing) when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Design, Engineering, and Product Management teams to ensure decisions are user-centric and data-driven.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze user behavior through field visits, benchmark studies, server logs, and online experiments.
• Advocacy: Effectively communicate research findings and advocate for users outside of your core project team.

Compensation, Location & Timing

This is a paid internship offering a competitive compensation package.

Detail	Description
Position	User Experience Research Intern, MS
US Base Salary Range	$86,000 – $115,000 (Determined by role, level, and location)
Location Requirement	Must be physically located in the United States for the program duration.
Available Locations	Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Application Deadline	October 31st, 2025
Hiring Timeline	Responses can take upwards of 90+ days due to the rolling review process.

Eligibility and Qualifications

This internship targets Master’s students in specialized fields focusing on human behavior and technology.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following baseline requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree program in: Human Factors, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys).
• High proficiency in English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications (Ideal Candidate Profile)

Google prefers candidates who are in their penultimate academic year and can demonstrate:

• Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and experimental design.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Currently attending a degree program in the US.

Essential Application Checklist

Due to the limited project slots and the rolling review process, candidates must submit their application materials accurately and quickly.

Section	Action Required	Key Note
CV/Resume	Upload an updated CV or resume (PDF preferred).	Clearly list your anticipated graduation date (MM/YY).
Transcript	Attach your current or recent unofficial or official transcript (PDF preferred).	Under “Degree Status,” you must select “Now attending” to upload the document.

Note on Fair Chance Ordinances: Applicants in Los Angeles County and San Francisco will be considered for employment in accordance with local Fair Chance Ordinances.