Research Intern - Database Internals (PostgreSQL)

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

Job Summary

Job Description

This Research Internship at Microsoft's Azure Data team focuses on enhancing database platform performance using AI, LLMs, and Machine Learning. Interns will collaborate with leading researchers and PostgreSQL core committers to solve challenging research problems. The work involves improving database fundamentals like query processing and storage internals within the context of PostgreSQL. The internship offers opportunities to publish research at top conferences and contribute to a vibrant research community. Interns will be physically located in Redmond, Washington for the duration of the 12-week program. The role includes collaboration with other researchers and product development teams and requires a proficient understanding of database internals and PostgreSQL.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science
  • Proficient in database fundamentals
  • PostgreSQL knowledge
  • Collaboration skills
  • Creative problem-solving

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.

Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable a multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings.​  

 

Microsoft Azure database platform is seeking Research Interns to join us in pushing the boundaries of our database platform performance by incorporating AI capabilities with large language models (LLMs) and Machine Learning. As a Research Intern, you will have the chance to work with leading researchers and PostgreSQL core committers group at Microsoft to create innovative solutions to challenging research problems in the above technical areas. You will also have the opportunity to publish your work at top conferences.    

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently accepted or enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science 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

  • Proficient understanding of database fundamentals (query processing, storage internals).
  • Knowledge on PostgreSQL Database
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
  • Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.

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.

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