Human Artificial Intelligence Experiences 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. It was founded to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800 but now dominates the personal computer operating system market and has other products and services as well.

Your role

• Conduct interdisciplinary research via mixed-methods approaches such as qualitative or quantitative studies, building, and testing prototypes, running experiments, and conducting data analyses. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary members of the HAX Team, MSR partners including in the ASI and FATE groups, and people across Microsoft’s responsible AI ecosystem including Aether (Microsoft’s advisory group on AI, Ethics and Effects in Engineering and Research) and the Office of Responsible AI. 
• Share results through research product impact, publications, presentations, and/or releasing code or artifacts. 

Training, development & rotations

Microsoft internships will be built for in-person and virtual experiences. The hybrid by-design approach at all locations around the world will provide a high-quality experience while keeping the health and safety of the employees, interns, and their families at the highest priority.

Compensation & benefits

The estimated total pay for this role ranges from approximately US$60,000- US$104,000. As a Microsoft employee, you'll also receive the following 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

 Career progression

As a User Experience Research Intern, you will drive a human-centered strategy, help set product direction, and contribute directly to ongoing product development by integrating insights about human behaviors, attitudes, practices, and norms. You’ll conduct analyses, distill quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights, and actively contribute to achieving product outcomes that delight customers and meet desired organizational goals. 

Work-life balance

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

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 relevant Ph.D. program in Computer Science or a related field. 
• Demonstrated technical, critical thinking, and creative skills to drive original research (such as through published papers or released technologies). 
• Interdisciplinary expertise in AI and HCI (such as through coursework or hands-on experience working with ML/NL systems, HCI methods, and users.).  
• Intrinsic interest and curiosity to improve human-AI interaction and the impact of AI on people and society and to enable responsible and human-centered AI, especially through interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches when necessary.  
• Excellent, proactive communication skills to brainstorm and frame research directions, and solutions, and for disseminating research. 
• Time management skills and growth mindset. 

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Sources

• careers.microsoft.com
• us.prosple.com
• glassdoor.com
• youtube.com