Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Research Intern - Data Center and AI Networking
Mountain View, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$8,760/mo - $14,360/moMicrosoft provides a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs. As a Research Intern in the Strategic Planning and Architecture group, you will contribute to the research, design, and development of network transport features and telemetry systems for large scale data center and AI networking environments.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Engage early with their mentors to clearly formulate a plan of work for the 12 weeks of the Research Internship
Clearly and frequently document and communicate their progress, adjusting the plan as the project evolves
Show initiative and think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
In addition to the qualifications below, you'll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples
Preferred
Background in computer networking with a strong understanding of transport protocols, congestion control
Experience with C/C++ like languages for network simulations as well as familiarity with network simulation environments (e.g., htsim, NS3, OMNET++)
Skilled in Verilog/VHDL and prototyping with FPGAs/ programmable ASICs
Experience building networked systems and programming networking hardware, e.g. NICs and/or switches in datacenters
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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Founded in 1975
10001+ employees
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