Research Intern – Office of the Chief Scientific Officer
About this internship
Microsoft is seeking a Research Intern in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer for a hybrid role based in Redmond, Washington. The position sits within the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Management work, and offers a monthly pay range of $5,610–$11,010. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and must have at least one academic term remaining after the internship.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Must have at least 1 semester/term 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
- Coursework or academic projects related to artificial intelligence (AI) or data management concepts.
- Research experience from a lab, capstone, or independent study where you defined a problem and documented results.
- Comfort collaborating in a hybrid environment, including clear written updates and organized handoffs.
- Experience reading and summarizing technical literature to inform a research approach.
- Strong fundamentals from your degree program that help you learn new technical topics quickly.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you’ll be enrolled full-time in a relevant program during the academic term immediately before the internship and that you have at least one term remaining afterward. In your application, briefly connect your degree field (e.g., EE, optical engineering, CS, IT) to research interests in AI or data management, and include a link to a project or paper if you have one.