Research Intern - Copilot Tuning at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Collaboration, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python, Software Development, AI Systems, Algorithms, Experiments, LLMs, Multimodal Models, Diffusion Models, Reasoning Models, Problem-Solving, Innovation

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. Perform cutting-edge and thorough research in collaboration with other researchers, applied scientists, and engineers Prepare detailed report of methodologies and findings, present results and insights, and demonstrate working prototypes Apply your in-depth knowledge, problem-solving skills, and drive to innovate to solve new challenges in the field and be given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide. Embody our culture and values Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or related STEM field. 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 work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, through effective communication, with a multi-disciplinary team Track record of publications in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or scientific journals Interest in real-world applications and impact Demonstrable ability to define an ambitious, original research agenda Experience in Python software development, ideally demonstrated by published software projects (e.g., Github) Experience implementing new AI systems or algorithms and running experiments and analyses to study and evaluate their performance Experience with training or post-training of LLMs, multimodal models, diffusion models, reasoning models, computer use agents, or building other related architectures or AI systems Willingness to embrace knowledge outside your field of research interest

Responsibilities

Research Interns perform cutting-edge research in collaboration with other researchers and engineers, preparing detailed reports of methodologies and findings. They are expected to present results and insights and contribute to the vibrant life of the community.