Research Intern - Machine Learning - Microsoft Research
Redmond, WA 
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Posted 23 days ago
Job/Internship Description
OverviewResearch 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, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment. The AI Frontier area at Microsoft Research in Redmond, WA is looking for Research Interns to advance the state of the art in evaluating and understanding the responsible development of foundational models with a focus on real-world use of Artificial Intelligence. Our area conducts influential research published at top-tier venues in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) (including Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS), International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), and ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT) ) and works within Microsoft's Responsible AI ecosystem to impact our AI-driven technologies such as Azure, Office, and Bing. We seek Research Interns with demonstrated ability for technical work and a proven record of influential publications on Artificial Intelligence. For this role you'd need keen interest in rigorous evaluation, understanding, and innovation on foundational models. Research areas of particular interest for this team include, but are not limited to: Reliability & robustness of AI systems, rigorous evaluation and benchmarking, advances in AI interpretability, bias and fairness, and safety in real-world deployments Our group takes a holistic approach to studying foundational models that includes a variety of data modalities (language, vision, multi-modal, and structured data) and modern model architectures. 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. 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.
ResponsibilitiesResearch Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they 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. Execute research directions that are at the forefront of innovation in AI. Create synergies on joint, high-impact projects in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product group partners. Work closely with other researchers in the teams on a research problem.

 

Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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