Research Intern - Machine Learning and Generation AI

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

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Research Internships offer a dynamic environment for research careers. This internship focuses on machine learning research, particularly generative AI, with an emphasis on enterprise applications. The intern will collaborate on proposing, developing, and executing novel research programs, contributing to publications and open-source frameworks. The role involves understanding the challenges of incorporating large-scale foundational and generative models within major organizations. Responsibilities include collaborating with researchers, presenting findings, and contributing to the research community. The internship is 12 weeks long and requires a PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong research skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Publication experience
  • Experience with machine learning and generative AI
Good to have:
  • Final year of PhD program
  • Experience with open-source frameworks
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.

We are seeking a Research Intern to join a foundational team to steer the trajectory of machine learning research, with an eye toward enterprise and institutional applications. On this team, you will collaborate to propose, develop, and execute novel research programs, with a focus on community-leadership, publications, and open-source frameworks. Together, we aim to understand and influence the unique challenges to be faced by major organizations when incorporating foundational and generative models at scale.

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

  • Demonstrated ability to identify open and interesting questions, formulate a research agenda, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
  • Entering final year of PhD program.

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

Similar Jobs

Pazu Games - Spine Animator

Pazu Games

(Hybrid)
3 Months ago
TiMi Studio Group - TiMi Montreal- Senior Gameplay Programmer

TiMi Studio Group

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
6 Months ago
CloudHire - Data Labeler

CloudHire

Pune, Maharashtra, India (Remote)
6 Months ago
WongDoody - (CX) CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CONSULTANT

WongDoody

Australia (On-Site)
7 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Director of Development Strategy and Support

PlayStation Global

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Google - Student Training in Engineering Program (STEP) Intern, 2025

Google

New Taipei, New Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
3 Months ago
NVIDIA - System Software Engineering Intern, GPU

NVIDIA

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
3 Months ago
NVIDIA - Physical Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Meta

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Riot Games - Principal Software Engineer (Gameplay) - Teamfight Tactics, Major Projects

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

PwC - Manager– Oracle – Oracle DBA – Advisory  - Bangalore

PwC

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Encounter Designer (Contract)

PlayStation Global

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Overwolf - Head Of Technical Support

Overwolf

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Buckman - Senior Lead Digital Innovation Engineer - Solution Architect

Buckman

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Moonbug Entertainment - Sr. Client Success Manager

Moonbug Entertainment

California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Netflix - Data Engineering Manager

Netflix

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Barista/Front of House Coordinator

Aristocrat Gaming

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - Principal Engineer for AI Software Resiliency

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Salesforce - Customer Success Manager(Salesforce Exp mandate)

Salesforce

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Scanline VFX - Research Scientist

Scanline VFX

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Redmond, Washington, United States

Epic Games - Category Manager

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Trek - Service Manager

Trek

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Nissan - Business Title Instructor Technical Training

Nissan

Irving, Texas, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Axinous - Commercial Sales Engineer

Axinous

Kansas, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Software Engineer II (Rust Developer)

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
ByteDance - Global Product Marketing Manager, Brand Innovation

ByteDance

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
SKYDANCE - Executive Assistant, Office of the CCO

SKYDANCE

Santa Monica, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Lionsgate Games - Intern, Assistant Editor (TV Marketing)

Lionsgate Games

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Nintendo - Intern – Networking Software Engineer (NTD)

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Fluence - Sales Engineer/Senior Sales Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Fluence

Arlington, Virginia, United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Research & Development Jobs

Krafton  - QA Tester

Krafton

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Senior Deep Learning Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Meta

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
NVIDIA - Digital Circuit Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Meta

Fremont, California, United States (Remote)
5 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Software and System Architect

NVIDIA

(Remote)
2 Months ago
Riot Games - Manager, Software Engineering, BuRST - 2XKO

Riot Games

United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
NVIDIA - Software Engineer Intern - Autonomous Vehicles - 2025

NVIDIA

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
3 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Digital Circuit Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Microsoft is a tech giant that develops, licenses, and supports a range of software products, services, and devices.
View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Microsoft

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug