Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$7k–$15k/mo
Overview Bring your passion for innovation and research to a team at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. If you’re eager to make significant contributions across user engagement, intelligent ex…
Skills: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Transformers, Sequence Modeling
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$114k–$204k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint include…
Skills: Project Management, Transmission Design, Substation Construction, Infrastructure Coordination, Budget Management
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview The CoreAI AI Platform team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Redmond, WA to design and evolve cloud-scale platform services, developer and research tooling, and governed data infrastructure that enabl…
Skills: Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Data Infrastructure, C#
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$206k/yr
Overview Customer Lifecycle Operations (CLO) is part of Microsoft Business Operations and is responsible for the design, delivery, and optimisation of global outsourced digital sales and customer engagement programmes. C…
Skills: Program Management, Vendor Management, AI Integration, Continuous Improvement, Commercial Acumen
Mt Pleasant, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$140k–$312k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Environment Operations Manager, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructur…
Skills: Critical Environment Operations, People Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil · On-site
Overview In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Critical Environment Electr…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Design Verification, Technical Documentation, Testing and Verification
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint include…
Skills: Energy Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analytics, Regulatory Engagement, Market Research
United States · Remote OK
$106k–$272k/yr
Overview Are you inspired to empower organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence? We are seeking individuals to guide customers through the evolving digital la…
Skills: Solution Architecture, Azure AI Services, Cloud Computing, AI Application Development, Stakeholder Management
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview The Microsoft 365 Messaging team builds and operates the trusted, secure, intelligent, and scalable messaging and notification platform that powers Copilot across Microsoft 365. We are the connective tissue behi…
Skills: Product Management, Distributed Systems, AI Orchestration, Platform Strategy, Roadmap Development
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Frameworks team at Microsoft develops the AI software used to train and deploy the world’s most advanced AI models. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners to build t…
Skills: Python, C++, CUDA, C#, Java
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Copilots, Agents, and Platform (CAP) Experience Studio is a creative community on a mission to design and deliver holistic, AI‑powered user experiences for enterprise customers. We’re looking for a S…
Skills: Design Operations, Program Management, Cross-functional Planning, KPI Tracking, AI Enablement
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Overview Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter in…
Skills: Commissioning Management, Project Management, QA/QC, Reliability Engineering, Vendor Management
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$102k–$219k/yr
Overview Make a difference protecting government assets! The Machine Learning Engine team leverages various Machine Learning technologies to analyze payloads at scale and near real time. As a (back-end) Software Engineer…
Skills: C#, TDD, CosmosDB, Azure Resource Manager, NoSQL
Abilene, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Overview Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter in…
Skills: Commissioning Management, Project Management, QA/QC, Reliability Engineering, Vendor Management
India · Hybrid
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is …
Skills: Software Engineering Management, Full Stack Development, Agile Methodologies, Technical Mentorship, Project Management
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint include…
Skills: Project Management, Transmission Design, Substation Construction, Infrastructure Coordination, Budget Management
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$131k–$304k/yr
Overview At Microsoft, our Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization powers the infrastructure behind the world’s fastest-growing AI and cloud platforms. The Datacenter Integration (DCI) Procurement team plays a …
Skills: Procurement Execution, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Leadership, Operational Excellence
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$206k/yr
Overview Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision is to empower cu…
Skills: Custom Silicon Sourcing, Supplier Management, Cost Negotiation, Semiconductor Ecosystem, Market Analysis
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for …
Skills: Distributed Cloud Services, Software Design, C#, Java, Python
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid
Overview Deal Managers are empowered to design and execute creative licensing solutions and commercial contracts for our customers. Deal Managers work in close partnership with Microsoft’s sales teams, business groups, a…
Skills: Licensing Solutions, Commercial Contracts, Negotiation, Financial Acumen, Analytical Skills
Redmond, Washington, United States • Hybrid
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Analyze and improve large-scale machine learning algorithms to optimize performance for search, ranking, and recommendation systems. Translate product scenarios into applied ML problems and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated AI solutions.
Must be currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, AI, or a related field with at least one semester remaining after the internship. Preferred candidates have research publications or project experience in language models, recommender systems, or geospatial intelligence.
Bring your passion for innovation and research to a team at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. If you’re eager to make significant contributions across user engagement, intelligent experiences, and real product scenarios, this opportunity within Microsoft AI Content and Commerce, Search Fundamentals, and Search Place will excite you.
As an Applied Scientist PhD Intern, you will apply your expertise in areas such as supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning (especially transformers and sequence modeling), reinforcement learning for optimizing user outcomes, and advanced data science techniques. You’ll translate complex business challenges—spanning search, personalization, natural language processing, computer vision, and recommendation systems—into practical, impactful solutions using Azure and other cloud-based technologies. Your experience with statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, large datasets, and deploying robust data pipelines will be valued as you drive research into production.
This role allows you to shape the future of Copilot and intelligent content, influencing Microsoft's direction as you directly support our overarching mission and vision.
At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth‑mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress, people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Please note this application is only for internships based in our Redmond, Washington office. For internships in other offices in the United States, please see our Careers site.
The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,810.00 - $13,480.00 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 $8,920.00 - $14,610.00 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.
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Offices: 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, US · 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, AU · 1950 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8L9, CA · 39, Quai du Président Roosevelt, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France 92130, FR · Walter-Gropius-Straße 5, München, 80807, DE
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Offices: 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, US · 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, AU · 1950 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8L9, CA · 39, Quai du Président Roosevelt, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France 92130, FR · Walter-Gropius-Straße 5, München, 80807, DE
