Research Intern - Maia 200 Development

Overview

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers. These experts pursue innovation across scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

Our group focuses on the co-design of AI models, systems software, and custom hardware for large-scale inference. Research Interns working on Azure Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Accelerator 200 will explore how future AI workloads interact with a modern software-defined dataflow architecture, specialized DMA and communication engines, compiler technology, and large-scale distributed systems. Research topics range from performance analysis and roofline modeling to kernel optimization, scheduling, memory hierarchy design, and automated performance tuning. Research Interns are encouraged to publish their work where appropriate and will collaborate with leading researchers and engineers across Microsoft's silicon, systems, and AI organizations.

Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers, they learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers but 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

Other Requirements

• Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience developing software in C++, Python, Compute Unified Device Architecture, Heterogeneous-computing Interface for Portability, Triton, or a comparable high-performance computing or accelerator programming environment.
• Authorship or co-authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication, preprint, open-source project, or equivalent research artifact in computer systems, machine learning systems, high-performance computing, computer architecture, or a related field.
• Experience with performance analysis, benchmarking, or optimization of AI, high-performance computing, or distributed systems workloads.
• Experience with GPU, accelerator, or low-level systems programming, including kernel development or performance tuning.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with compiler technologies, code generation, runtime systems, or programming languages.
• Experience with distributed training or inference systems and communication libraries such as MPI, NCCL, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing analytical or empirical performance models for computing systems.
• Experience contributing to open-source software projects related to AI systems, compilers, high-performance computing, or computer architecture.
• Demonstrated research excellence through publications at leading conferences or journals in systems, architecture, machine learning, or high-performance computing.

The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,810 - $13,480 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,920 - $14,610 per month.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar (September - April).

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.