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Research Intern - Central Engineering, Microsoft Research

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Microsoft

Apr 5

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Redmond

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD or master’s program in computer science or related field at the time of the internship start, in spring/summer 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 above, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. 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:
  • Passionate about the latest technologies in computer science related areas.
  • Ability to learn new skills and implement ideas quickly.
  • Proficiency in C/C++/C#/Python/Java/Go/Rust/JavaScript, or other programming languages.
  • Ability to work with others to create innovative solutions and turn ideas into reality.
  • Flexibility to develop with a software stack outside of current skillset.
  • Have sound algorithmic knowledge (data structures, machine learning, etc.).
  • Good debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good collaboration and communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • As a Research Software Development Engineer (RSDE) intern you will work with other engineers from Central Engineering and research partners on delivering solutions to one or more research projects. Projects can vary in maturity, from ideation to incubation to writing shipping code. Your project placement will be determined at the start of your research internship and may be in any of the aforementioned research areas. You will function as a contributing engineer as part of an engineering team and will be performing one or more of the following duties:
  • Work with collaborators to develop and drive engineering plans.
  • Write well designed, documented, and functioning code.
  • Build software prototypes to test new approaches or develop novel theoretical/practical insights.
  • Prepare technical papers and presentations.
  • Debug, test, and improve prototype software.
  • Contribute to research studies.
  • Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Architect and design solutions for specific engineering tasks.

Microsoft

Technology
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Employees
1975
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