Careers
A graduate degree from UT Computer Science builds the research and technical depth to lead in academia, industry, or emerging fields. With Austin’s tech community close by, you’ll find opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of computing.
Outcomes
Pursuing the theoretical foundations of modern machine learning, Surbhi builds research that supports safe, explainable AI. As a faculty member at Penn, she’s advancing CS through teaching and cross-institutional collaboration.
Surbhi Goel, PhD, 2020
Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Garrett Bingham, PhD, 2023
Research Scientist
Google DeepMind
Garrett develops AI systems for advanced reasoning. His work spans hypothesis-driven models, award-winning research, and tools that push multimodal understanding, contributing to state-of-the-art progress in machine learning.
Industry Connections
Our industry partnerships provide graduate students with excellent career opportunities, including collaborations with top companies and access to a broad professional network. Through programs like Friends of Computer Science (FoCS) and our industry research partnerships, students gain exposure to employers, real-world research opportunities and career-building experiences.
FoCS Program Benefits
Direct access to top tech employers
Internship and job placement opportunities
Networking events and career fairs
Support for industry-focused career growth
Industry Research Partnerships
Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research
Collaborate with leading industry partners on innovative projects
Access to industry-driven challenges that enhance research experience
CNS Career Services
The College of Natural Sciences offers graduate students professional development through workshops, networking, career coaching, and access to internship and startup resources. Additional support includes writing, statistical consulting, and teaching resources.
Longhorn for Life
Earning a degree means a lot more than just getting a diploma. It means becoming part of a network that will stay with you for the rest of your life. The time you spent here will continue to shape your life and career long after you’ve graduated.