Research Intern - Artificial Intelligence
@ Microsoft

Redmond, WA
$100,000
On Site
Intern
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

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. Join a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging cutting-edge general AI and specialized real-world applications.

About the Role

The Research Intern - Artificial Intelligence position is based at Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab, part of Microsoft Research Asia’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Interns work on projects including multimodality, world model, LLM, and computer vision, collaborating with researchers from labs in Vancouver, Redmond, Beijing, and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on state-of-the-art AI methodologies.
  • Prototype and optimize novel AI methodologies.
  • Collaborate with mentors and global research teams.
  • Present research findings internally and externally.
  • Disseminate results through publications and conferences.

Additional Responsibilities

Interns will leverage interdisciplinary expertise across NLP, LLM, computer vision and more to drive innovation. The role includes independent research work as well as teamwork, with emphasis on publication and community engagement.

Qualifications

Required: Currently enrolled in a Master or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related fields.

Preferred: Solid programming skills, experience in LLM, multimodality, world model, AI4Code, and research publications in top-tier conferences.

Internship Details

This is a 12-week internship where candidates are expected to be physically located at their manager’s Microsoft worksite. Applicants need to provide at least two reference letters and a cover letter along with work or research samples.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Multimodality
  • LLM
  • Computer Vision
  • NLP
  • Research Methodologies
  • Programming
  • Prototyping
  • Collaboration
  • Publication
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight research, publications, and technical skills.
  • Prepare research samples: Include relevant project findings.
  • Apply online: Follow detailed submission instructions on Microsoft careers.
  • Practice interviewing: Review AI and technical problem-solving questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AI frameworks and research papers.
Practice coding in Python and prototyping skills.
Study LLM training and inference techniques.
Explore multimodality and computer vision basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging research project.
Explain teamwork in diverse research settings.
Discuss handling tight academic deadlines.
Share conflict resolution in collaborative projects.

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