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Microsoft · 2 weeks ago

Research Intern - FPGA-Based Compute & Memory Modeling

positionRedmond, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$8,760/mo - $14,360/mo

Microsoft is a leading technology company known for its innovative research across various fields. They are seeking a motivated Research Intern to develop FPGA-based hardware emulation logic for advanced accelerator architectures, focusing on hardware design, system modeling, and performance validation.

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Responsibilities

Implement hardware emulation logic on FPGA platforms to model compute and memory subsystems
Develop Register Transfer Level (RTL) modules and integrate them into existing FPGA frameworks
Validate functional correctness and timing fidelity against architecture specifications
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure alignment with system-level performance goals
Document design methodology, test results, and optimization strategies

Qualification

FPGA developmentDigital design principlesHardware description languagesSimulationVerification toolsMemory hierarchiesCompute pipelinesSoC architectureScripting for automationHigh-performance computingAgilex FPGA platformsPCIe interfacesDDR/HBM interfacesOn-chip interconnects

Required

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field

Preferred

Proficient understanding of digital design principles and hardware description languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL)
Experience with FPGA development workflows (Quartus, Vivado, or similar)
Familiarity with memory hierarchies, compute pipelines, and SoC architecture concepts
Proficiency in simulation and verification tools (ModelSim, Questa, or equivalent)
Coursework or project experience in computer architecture or hardware acceleration
Exposure to high-performance computing or accelerator architectures
Knowledge of PCIe, DDR/HBM interfaces, and on-chip interconnects
Experience with scripting for automation (Python, TCL)
Familiarity with Agilex or similar FPGA platforms

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

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

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Satya Nadella
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