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Microsoft · 5 hours ago

Research Intern - Copilot Tuning

Microsoft is a leading technology company known for its innovative research and development. The Microsoft Copilot Tuning Research team is seeking Research Interns to contribute to the advancement of generative AI models and related technologies, collaborating with world-class researchers and engineers to solve complex challenges in AI applications.

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Responsibilities

Perform cutting-edge and thorough research in collaboration with other researchers, applied scientists, and engineers
Prepare detailed report of methodologies and findings, present results and insights, and demonstrate working prototypes
Apply your in-depth knowledge, problem-solving skills, and drive to innovate to solve new challenges in the field and be given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide
Embody our culture and values

Qualification

PhD in Computer SciencePython software developmentAI systems implementationPublications in AILLMsInterest in real-world applicationsAmbitious research agendaCollaborative environmentEffective communication

Required

Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or related STEM field
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

Preferred

Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, through effective communication, with a multi-disciplinary team
Track record of publications in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or scientific journals
Interest in real-world applications and impact
Demonstrable ability to define an ambitious, original research agenda
Experience in Python software development, ideally demonstrated by published software projects (e.g., Github)
Experience implementing new AI systems or algorithms and running experiments and analyses to study and evaluate their performance
Experience with training or post-training of LLMs, multimodal models, diffusion models, reasoning models, computer use agents, or building other related architectures or AI systems
Willingness to embrace knowledge outside your field of research interest

Company

Microsoft

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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