TEAM: MICROSOFT SEARCH, ASSISTANT, AND INTELLIGENCE (MSAI)

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Artificial Intelligence is central to that mission and the Microsoft Search, Assistant, and Intelligence (MSAI) group is leading the way.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Software Engineering Intern to join our MSAI team in London. This team builds intelligent experiences that power everyday tools like Outlook, Teams, Windows, Edge, Office, SharePoint, and OneDrive. By understanding user preferences, communication patterns, and context across applications, we help people achieve more with less effort.

As an intern, you’ll:

• Collaborate with world-class engineers and researchers.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies in machine learning, deep learning, and large language models (LLMs).
• Contribute to real-world projects that impact hundreds of millions of users.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation, curiosity, and responsible AI.

We’re especially interested in candidates who are excited about the future of LLMs and their applications in productivity, search, and intelligent assistance.
If you’re eager to build the future of intelligent productivity and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship
• One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language
• You must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom to be eligible for this role (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms

• Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
• Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
• Seek feedback and apply internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
• Demonstrate skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
• Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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  Industry leading healthcare
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  Educational resources
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  Discounts on products and services
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  Savings and investments
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  Maternity and paternity leave
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  Generous time away
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  Giving programs
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  Opportunities to network and connect
  Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.