Research Intern - Model Optimization and HW Acceleration

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

82d•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. The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our team as a Research Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in the fields of Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), LLM/VLM based agents, and Generative Image & Video. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of experienced researchers and engineers to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to the advancement of AI technologies.

Requirements

Enrolled in a full time bachelor's, master's, MBA, or PhD program in area in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field during the academic term immediately before their internship.
At least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
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

First-author publication(s) at top-tier venues or demonstrably comparable research impact
Experience with emerging memory technologies such as CXL based memory
Clear communication, self-motivated, curiosity, and a bias for hands-on experimentation
Interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
Familiarity with computer systems' architecture, cache and memory hierarchy

Responsibilities

Conduct research in one or more of the following areas: LLMs, VLMs, and Generative Image & Video.
Design and implement experiments to test new hypotheses and validate research findings.
Develop and optimise algorithms and models for various AI applications.
Collaborate with team members to integrate research outcomes into practical solutions.
Present research findings to the team and contribute to publications and patents.

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