Research Intern - AI for the Entire Software Development Lifecycle at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Software Development, Large Language Models, Human Computer Interaction, Developer Productivity, Software Analytics, Mining Software Repositories, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Python, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Code Deployment, Creative Solutions, Networking, Mentorship

Industry

Software Development

Description

Apply now to be part of our research revolution. Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer. Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field. At least 1 year of experience in conducting research, writing peer-reviewed publications, and software development. 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. Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions. Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: developer productivity, Large Language Models (LLMs) applied to software engineering, software engineering and/or human computer interaction applied to AI/ML systems, mining software repositories, and software analytics. Effective interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration skills. Has published in one of the following ACM or IEEE venues: ICSE, ESEC/FSE, CHI, CSCW, ICSME, ASE, CHASE, IUI, ICML, NeurIPS. Demonstrable proficiency in software development, with a solid foundation in understanding, developing, and deploying code, including the ability to translate research concepts into working implementations. Given our current projects, preference will be given to those that have experience using LLMs in the domain of software development and proficiency in Python.

Responsibilities

Research Interns collaborate with fellow doctoral candidates and researchers to advance their careers and contribute to research and development. They are expected to present findings and engage actively in the research community.