Microsoft
Research Intern - AI Systems & Architecture
Found: March 2, 2026
This internship is based in Mountain View, California, requiring in-office presence 3 days a week.
Compensation:
USD $6,710 - $13,270 per month
Responsibilities:
- Investigate emerging AI system architectures and analyze hardware, software, and model interactions.
- Develop performance models to identify system bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Prototype new inference mechanisms and assess architectural trade-offs.
- Conduct experiments and communicate results to mentors and researchers.
- Collaborate with fellow interns and researchers on AI systems design.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Preferred: Research experience in computer architecture, AI/ML systems, or performance modeling.
- Programming skills in Python, C/C++, and familiarity with AI frameworks like PyTorch.