Research Intern - Networking Research Group

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

87d • $6,710 - $13,270

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 Networking Research Group (NRG) at Microsoft Research focuses on basic and applied research in networked systems, including network security, verification, sensing, mobile computing and emerging networking challenges in the age of AI. We build systems, engage with academia, publish scientific papers, publish software for the research community, and transfer cutting-edge technologies to Microsoft's product groups. Over the years, the work of NRG researchers has resulted in publications in top academic systems and networking conferences (such as SIGCOMM and NSDI) and has had a significant impact on Microsoft products, including Azure Networking, Azure AI, XBOX, the Windows Networking Stack, and many more. NRG members collaborate with adjacent research groups in systems, formal methods, optimization and security. You can see our recent publications at: Networking Research Group: Publications - Microsoft Research. We seek research interns with research and development skills, with backgrounds in technologies underlying networks, systems, sensing, security, AI, edge computing, optimization and probability theory. The ideal candidates should have the ability to work with researchers at Microsoft to push forward research agendas, work in teams in a collaborative and supportive environment, along with programming skills and familiarity with the latest tools & frameworks. Applicants should demonstrate depth of knowledge in distributed systems and operating systems, and demonstrate experience in low-level programming, experimentation, and modeling.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.
• Have at least one year of experience with systems building.
• Experience in network hardware, physical layer technologies, mobile systems and devices, network architecture, operations, and design, network security and privacy, AI/machine learning, analysis and optimization.
• Knowledge of large models, and experience training them at scale, or running inference is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with your mentor and other researchers.

Responsibilities

• Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice.
• Collaborate with fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers.
• Learn, collaborate, and network for life.
• Contribute to exciting research and development strides.
• During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors.
• Expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers.
• Present findings and contribute to the vibrant life of the community.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree