Artificial Intelligence Systems Research Intern

About Microsoft

Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, Microsoft has come a long way and is now a big American multinational technology corporation. Started as a small company founded by two friends, Microsoft is now enabling digital transformation to cope with the era of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and smart solutions. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, the company produces computer software, personal computers, consumer electronics, and related services.

It ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of United States corporations by revenue. Moreover, it is one of the Big Five American information technology companies.

Your role

The intern will work closely with researchers, postdocs, and engineers to investigate an existing project or a new project agreed upon with their mentor. The work will involve system design, implementation, evaluation, algorithmic thinking, machine learning (designing architectures, training models), human behavioral experiments, data collection/analysis, etc. The intern need not work on all of these aspects, but may instead focus on areas of strength or areas where they would like to learn and grow.

Training & development 

A variety of programs is offered to provide you with the support you need to reach your career goals.

Includes Microsoft Aspire Experience, onboarding experience, designed to equip, develop and empower those who join Microsoft after graduating from undergraduate school and MBA programs. The Microsoft ACE Rotation Program helps students and graduates who are pursuing marketing careers broaden their perspectives, build strong communities, and strengthen their marketing skill sets. Participants complete two unique one-year job rotations, each in a different marketing group.

Benefits

• Flexible timing: no strict punching in or out system
• A host of on-site activities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401K plan
• Stock options
• Equity incentive plan
• Retirement plan
• Wellbeing plans
• Disability support
• Supplemental worker’s compensation
• Loan refinancing program
• Group Legal Plan
• On-campus retail shops and services
• Social clubs & networks
• Connector shuttle and bus fleet
• Work-life balance
• Family support programs
• Professional and personal growth programs

Career progression

Candidates can explore countless job opportunities across a wealth of disciplines and locations. The company offers many scholarship programs, internships, and full-time jobs. The promotions depend on the efficiency of the candidate at the workplace.

Work-life balance

The Work-Life Balance at Microsoft is rated a C+ by 2061 employees putting it in the Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. 73% of Microsoft employees are satisfied with their work-life balance while 39% feel burnt out. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

About 56% of the employees at Microsoft work eight hours or less, while 7% of them have a very long day - longer than twelve hours. The Majority of Microsoft employees are satisfied with their work-life balance and do not feel burnt out. 

Company culture

Microsoft’s work culture relies on some key elements including quality, innovation, giving, accountability, responsiveness, a positive mindset, and diversity. The company ensures the capability to address needs in the dynamic computer market and boost innovation. The current structure is suited to influence the performance of employees to achieve big and help everyone around the world achieve more.

About you

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in computer science or a related STEM field.
• Strong programming skills.
• Experience designing/training models in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, CNTK).
• Willingness to explore unchartered territory; ability to think unconventionally to devise creative and innovative solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other lab members.

How to apply

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Source

• microsoft.com
• glassdoor.com