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Microsoft · 8 hours ago

Research Intern - Multi-Modal Sensing & Secure AI Devices

Microsoft is a leading technology company known for its innovation in various fields. The Research Intern will work with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct research on multi-modal sensing, prototype mobile applications, and innovate device security while contributing to the research community during a 12-week internship.

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Responsibilities

Conducting research and evaluation in the area of multi-modal sensing
Prototyping on Mobile OS and Android application development
Innovating on device security and authentication
Working with multiple device form-factors to optimize for real-world constraints (battery life, sensing fidelity, user workflows etc.)
Performing preliminary user evaluation towards optimization

Qualification

Multi-modal sensingMobile OS developmentPrototypingDevice securityPrivacy managementCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science, electrical engineering or a closely related field

Preferred

Research & Prototyping: Candidates with a background in sensing with experience in prototyping and evaluation for mobile human-centric sensing devices are especially well suited for this project
Multi-modal sensing: Demonstrated ability to work with multi-modal sensor data and ML for multi-modal sensing
Mobile & user-device: Experience with mobile OS, application development and performance optimization for resource-constrained operation
Privacy & identity: Familiarity with identity management and privacy such as privacy‑preserving authentication and authorization (for applications in human-centric devices)
Some familiarity with speech interface to agents and LLMs can prove useful
Proven ability to communicate and present research clearly and collaborate in a diverse team

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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