Microsoft
Firmware Engineering Internship (6-month Program)
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Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Firmware Engineer Intern at Microsoft, you’ll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing low-level code that enables devices, platforms, and datacenter systems to function reliably and efficiently. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers across hardware, silicon, and system design teams to build, test, and debug firmware that powers Microsoft products.
At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Academic credit may be available through the Microsoft Intern Program; university-specific requirements beyond academic credit are not supported. This internship opportunity begins 1 Feb, 2027 and spans a six-month period.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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Responsibilities- Designs, develops, and debugs embedded software in C/C++ that implements the data plane & control plane for Layer 2-7 networking.
- Implements firmware features based on product and system requirements in collaboration with cross-functional engineering partners.
- Contributes to developer tests and system-level testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
Required qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
Additional or Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years technical engineering experience
- OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- OR equivalent experience.
