Research 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. Our researchers and engineers 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.
Microsoft bets on Artificial Intelligence as the next growth opportunity for the company. FUSE Labs is an agile cross-disciplinary lab at the forefront of Microsoft’s focus on Conversation as a Platform (CaaP), developing and delivering conversational AI solutions via Microsoft Bot Framework (http://dev.botframework.com) which enables developers to build and connect intelligent assistants and bots to users wherever they are – from Facebook Messenger, Slack, Kik, Telegram and more.
We build solutions that unleash the new technologies and user experiences with active AI functionality. We seek a hands-on applied scientist who is excited in tackling hard conversational AI challenges. As part of the FUSE Labs team, you will work closely with our scientists, partner teams across Microsoft to provide the next generation solutions. You’ll also have opportunities to get to know our customers and get in a tight feedback loop ensuring we’re innovating while addressing their needs. Our team culture promotes creativity and innovation and we want your unique ideas.
If you’re looking to innovate in deeply technical fast-paced, agile environment working with the newest technologies, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other 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.
Responsibilities Include:
• Research, design, implement and evaluate novel models and approaches for real-world NLP problems
• Analyze data, design and run experiments
• Contribute technical expertise in various stages of product design and development
• Bring a new point of view to improving the AI enabled solutions
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter.
Required Qualifications
• PhD student in Computer Science, statistics, mathematics, EE, equivalent with NLP and ML/algorithms experience
• At least one year of experience writing code (Python, C++, C#
• Working knowledge of ML toolkits (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, Caffe, scikit-learn)
• Experience applying transformer-based methods (e.g. BERT)
Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for natural language processing and the methods/technologies involved
• Attention to details and passion for high quality software and ML solutions
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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