Research Intern - Undergraduate

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development • $65,520 PA - $128,160 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft offers Research Internships providing a dynamic environment for research careers. Interns work alongside world-class researchers, contributing to innovation across diverse fields (computing, healthcare, etc.). The 12-week program pairs interns with mentors, requiring collaboration, presentation of findings, and community engagement. The program focuses on developing talent for computing research careers, offering opportunities in all research areas. Interns are expected to be physically located at their manager's Microsoft worksite for the duration of the internship. Successful candidates will have at least two years of programming experience, relevant coursework, or demonstrated social science methodology training.
Must have:
  • Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in CS, related fields
  • 2 years programming experience OR social science methodology training
  • Calculus, Probability & Statistics, and/or Machine Learning coursework
  • Collaboration skills and ability to present findings
Good to have:
  • 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
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 Microsoft Undergrad Internship Program is focused on developing talent and experience for careers in computing research.

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently a junior or senior student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information science or related major.
  • By the start of the internship program (~May 2025) candidates must have EITHER
    • At least two years of programming experience, completed courses in Calculus, Probability and Statistics and/or Machine Learning OR
    • Demonstrated training in at least one social science methodology.
  • This role is open to those who applied to the MSR Undergraduate Research Internship Program () by Monday, October 21, 2024. 

 

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 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 $5,460 - $10,680 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 thoselocations is USD $7,040 - $11,640 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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