Research Intern - Azure Storage

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

As a Research Intern you will be working in the Azure Storage group, conducting research on leading edge storage systems. You will have an opportunity to optimize the performance and efficiency of storage systems at enormous scale and work on extremely challenging problems. Current work includes designing storage systems optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads including training, checkpointing and inferencing. You will gain insights about these AI workloads from our work with leading edge AI customers, both external and internal.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of research and/or experience in storage systems.
• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD advisor is someone who does research in storage systems.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree