About the role#
As an Applied Science PhD Intern at Microsoft, you will work on research and machine learning applications within the Turing team. You will collaborate with global teams to apply research to products, focusing on data analysis, modeling, and intelligent solutions. This role is based in Redmond, Washington, and requires an on-site presence.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and improve the performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets.
- Translate product goals and challenges into specific machine learning tasks.
- Design experimental processes for iteration and optimization.
- Implement prototypes of scalable systems for AI applications.
- Prepare and review data, including addressing quality constraints and suggesting inclusions or exclusions.
- Assist in developing usable datasets for modeling and scaling feature ideation.
- Adapt cleaned data for machine learning under the guidance of senior team members.
- Gain knowledge of research techniques and industry trends to share with your team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time academic program during the term immediately before the internship.
- Must have at least one additional quarter or semester of school remaining after the internship concludes.
- Preferred: Experience or coursework in search, language models, recommender systems, geospatial intelligence, or content and commerce systems.
- Preferred: Experience running controlled experiments and interpreting evaluation metrics.
- Preferred: Familiarity with large-scale distributed systems or productionizing applied science solutions.
- Preferred: Interest in building AI experiences that improve relevance, discovery, and personalization.
Location & details#
- Location: Redmond, Washington.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling basis.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is a public company based in Redmond, Washington. It develops software, hardware, and cloud computing services. The company operates in 190 countries and employs approximately 233,210 people. Its products include operating systems, developer tools, and business software.
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