Research Intern - Audio and Acoustics

3 Months ago • 1 Years + • Research & Development • Sound Design • $78,600 PA - $154,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft's Audio and Acoustics Research Group offers a 12-week research internship. Interns collaborate with leading researchers on projects in generative audio, AI for audio, speech enhancement, spatial audio, and audio devices. Responsibilities include contributing to research, presenting findings, and potentially publishing results. The internship requires a PhD program enrollment in Computer Science or a related STEM field and 1 year of signal processing experience. Successful candidates will possess strong coding skills (MATLAB, Python, or C/C++), a good publication record, and experience with AI/machine learning for signal processing. The internship culminates in a presentation to Microsoft employees.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • 1 year signal processing experience
  • Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
  • Contribute to research and present findings
Good to have:
  • Publication record
  • AI/ML experience for audio signal processing
  • Experience with practical system implementation
  • Real-time data processing skills
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

The Audio and Acoustics Research Group has several openings in the areas of generative audio, artificial intelligence (AI) for audio, speech enhancement, spatial audio, and audio devices for communication and interaction. The group actively publishes in scientific conferences and journals, and has created technologies for many Microsoft products, including Kinect for Xbox and Microsoft HoloLens. You can find more about the group at 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
  • 1 year of experience with signal processing of audio, video, multimedia, or other signals.

Other Requirements

  • Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
  • In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good publication record. 
  • Experience with AI and machine learning for signal processing for audio and related sensor data is strongly preferred.
  • Experience applying algorithms within practical systems is a big plus.
  • Hands-on design and system implementation skills, including real-time data processing.
  • Proficient coding skills preferred in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. 

The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 - $12,880 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,480 - $13,920 per month.

 

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.

 

Research Interns in Audio and Acoustics Research Group work on well framed projects that allow for open exploration and collaboration, under the guidance of their mentors. The Research Internship ends with a final presentation open to all Microsoft employees, and ideally results in a peer-reviewed scientific publication. 

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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