Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Research Intern - AI for the Entire Software Development Lifecycle
Redmond, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$6,710/mo - $13,270/mo
1+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that provides a dynamic environment for research careers. The Research Intern will engage in AI-powered improvements for the software development lifecycle, focusing on software analytics and enhancing developer productivity through innovative research.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
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
Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
At least 1 year of experience in conducting research, writing peer-reviewed publications, and software development
Preferred
Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions
Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: developer productivity, Large Language Models (LLMs) applied to software engineering, software engineering and/or human computer interaction applied to AI/ML systems, mining software repositories, and software analytics
Ability to collaborate effectively with your mentor and others in Microsoft on research projects
Effective interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration skills
Has published in one of the following ACM or IEEE venues: ICSE, ESEC/FSE, CHI, CSCW, ICSME, ASE, CHASE, IUI, ICML, NeurIPS
Demonstrable proficiency in software development, with a solid foundation in understanding, developing, and deploying code, including the ability to translate research concepts into working implementations
Given our current projects, preference will be given to those that have experience using LLMs in the domain of software development and proficiency in Python
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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