Research Intern - Networking

3 Months ago • 1 Years + • Network Engineering • $78,600 PA - $154,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Research's Networking Research Group (NRG) is seeking a Research Intern to contribute to research in networked systems. This 12-week internship involves collaborating with researchers, working on projects related to network security, verification, sensing, mobile computing, and AI-related networking challenges. Interns will build systems, publish research, and potentially contribute to Microsoft products like Azure Networking and Xbox. The ideal candidate possesses strong research and development skills, expertise in networking, distributed systems, and operating systems, and experience in low-level programming and experimentation. The intern will work alongside mentors and present findings to the research community.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong research and development skills
  • Experience in networking, distributed systems, and operating systems
  • Low-level programming, experimentation, and modeling skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively
Good to have:
  • Experience with network hardware
  • Experience with mobile systems and devices
  • Knowledge of network security and privacy
  • Experience with AI/machine learning
  • Ability to think unconventionally
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 Networking Research Group (NRG) within Systems and Foundations at Microsoft Research focuses on basic and applied research in networked systems, including network security, verification, sensing, mobile computing and emerging networking challenges in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). We build systems, engage with academia, publish scientific papers, publish software for the research community, and transfer cutting-edge technologies to Microsoft’s product groups. Over the years, the work of NRG researchers has resulted in publications in top academic systems and networking conferences and has had a significant impact on Microsoft products, including Azure Networking, XBOX, the Windows Networking Stack, and many more. NRG members collaborate with adjacent research groups in systems, formal methods, optimization and security. You can see our recent publications at:    

  

We seek Research Interns with strong research and development skills, with backgrounds in technologies underlying networks, systems, sensing, security, AI, edge computing, optimization and probability theory. The ideal candidates should have strong ability to work with researchers at Microsoft to push forward research agendas, be a team player in a collaborative and supportive environment with outstanding programming and analytic skills. Applicants should demonstrate depth of knowledge in networking, distributed systems and operating systems, and demonstrate experience in low-level programming, experimentation, and modeling. Come join our team for a summer of exciting research!

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

  • Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions. 
  • Have at least one year of experience with systems building. 
  • Experience in one of the following: network hardware, physical layer technologies, mobile systems and devices, sensing, network architecture, operations, and design, network security and privacy, AI/machine learning, analysis and optimization. 
  • Knowledge of large models, and experience training them at scale, or running inference is a plus. 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with your mentor and other researchers. 

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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