Microsoft · 8 hours ago
Research Intern - AI/ML Numerics & Efficiency
Redmond, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$5,610/mo - $11,010/mo
3+ years expMicrosoft provides a dynamic environment for research careers, focusing on innovation in various scientific disciplines. The Research Intern will contribute to advanced machine learning systems, collaborating across teams to enhance model efficiency and performance in cloud-scale AI.
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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
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a master's, or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field
Completed at least 2 academic courses or projects involving machine learning systems
At least 3 years of experience programming in Python, C++, or a similar systems-oriented language through work, projects, or research
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
Demonstrable Contribution to open-source ML framework or ML systems software
Deep and strong understanding of transformer-based model architectures, including attention mechanisms, KV cache behavior, and common training and inference bottlenecks
Experience with modern ML frameworks and runtimes such as PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, SGLang, vLLM, or TensorRT-LLM
Experience with GPU or accelerator programming using CUDA, Triton, or similar tools, and familiarity with profiling and performance analysis
Familiarity with benchmarking and performance profiling tools for ML workloads
Working knowledge of low-precision numeric, quantization methods, or hardware–software co-design considerations for large-scale model efficiency is a plus
Coursework, research, or project experience in areas such as ML systems, model optimization, kernel development, or numerical computing
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in ML systems and computational performance
Company
Microsoft
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Funding
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