Research Intern - MSR Systems Research Group - Redmond

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

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Research offers a Research Internship in its Systems Research Group in Redmond, Washington. The 12-week internship focuses on advancing distributed and operating systems, aiming for verifiable correctness, scalability, and efficiency. Interns work on infrastructure systems like data center OS, serverless infrastructure, and machine learning serving infrastructure. They collaborate with researchers, present findings, and contribute to the group's research. The ideal candidate is a PhD student in computer science or a related STEM field, possessing experience in systems programming. The internship provides a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities with leading researchers.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related STEM field
  • Experience with systems programming
  • Located in Redmond, WA for internship duration
  • Submit 2 reference letters, cover letter, research samples
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 Systems Research Group in Microsoft Research is devoted to advancing the state of the art in distributed systems and operating systems. Our aim is to make systems verifiably correct, scalable, fault-tolerant, manageable, fast and efficient. We work on a wide range of infrastructure systems, including data center operating system, serverless infrastructure, machine learning serving infrastructure, storage systems, etc. Further information on current research projects is listed on the group’s website:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science or a related STEM field.

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

  • Experience with systems programming.

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.

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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