Research Intern – Audio and Acoustics
About this internship
Microsoft is hiring a Research Intern – Audio and Acoustics in Redmond, WA with a hybrid work model. This internship is aligned with Microsoft’s work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Management, and is designed for students pursuing advanced research-focused study. The listed salary range is $13K-$14K per year.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
- Candidate must be enrolled in a full time bachelor’s, masters, MBA, or PhD program in area relevant for the role during the academic term immediately before their internship.
Nice to have
- Doctoral research interests that connect to audio, acoustics, or related signal-focused problems.
- Coursework or academic experience applying statistics or econometrics to real-world datasets.
- Background in computer science or electrical/computer engineering topics relevant to research and experimentation.
- Experience communicating research findings clearly in writing and discussions (e.g., class projects, papers, presentations).
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment and coordinating with others across on-site and remote days.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you will be enrolled full-time in a relevant program during the academic term immediately before the internship and that you’ll have at least one additional quarter/semester remaining afterward. In your application materials, highlight your degree program (PhD track if applicable) and briefly connect your research focus to audio/acoustics-related work. Use the provided link to find the posting and submit your application through Microsoft’s careers site.