Research Sciences INTERN

About the Role

As a Research Science PhD Intern at Microsoft, you will be working on cutting-edge research projects that aim to advance the state-of-the-art of incorporating AI capabilities into Azure SQL Database platform. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct research, lead research collaborations, and develop new insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms, and/or prototypes that can be applied to real-world problems.

You will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about innovation and collaboration. Your work will have a significant impact on the development of AI-powered technologies, and you will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and product development teams at Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve the performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets and cutting-edge research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications.
• Implement prototypes of scalable systems in AI applications.
• Collaborate closely with team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level.
• Develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
• Research new tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and contribute your knowledge around a specialized tool/method to support planning for research projects.
• Gain an understanding of your research as it relates to Microsoft products or business groups and assist in technology transfer attempts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or a Doctorate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science).
• Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
• Experience in designing scalable data systems, applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and machine learning techniques to large-scale data applications, or integrating both approaches.
• Experience with demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
• Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
• Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Azure or AWS.

What You'll Learn

As a Research Science PhD Intern at Microsoft, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects that will help you develop your skills in AI, machine learning, and data science. You will learn from top researchers and product development teams, and you will have the chance to apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving, which are essential for success in a research environment.

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