Machine Learning: Intern Opportunities for PhD Graduates

Key Skills

C Programming, C++, Cloud computing, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more and when you begin your career with us, we empower you through the Microsoft Aspire Experience. Those hired into this role are invited to participate in this two-year learning and development experience where you'll build your network, cultivate intentional capabilities and gain perspective into the career opportunities across Microsoft’s many exciting businesses.

We’re a company of learn-it-all’s rather than know-it-alls and our culture is centered around embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Does this sound like you?

Responsibilities

Microsoft’s tools drive the widespread adoption of Machine Learning and AI on the cloud, by providing a highly productive experimentation and modeling environment to help teams of data scientists and data professionals be highly productive with AI. We design, build and operationalize data science tools and environments to create end-to-end solutions for high value customer & partner scenarios leveraging big data, scalable systems.

We are looking for Machine Learning specialists who are passionate about building data science tools and environments that help our customers build intelligent applications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline. 
• Coding skills in C/C++, Java, Python or JavaScript/AJAX, database design and SQL, and/or knowledge of TCP/IP and network programming. 
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design. 
• Research experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining,
• Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Object Oriented programming. 
• Solid understanding of cloud development principles and patterns such as loose coupling, clean separation of services and scaled out parallel processing. Nice to have experience with Azure or AWS.
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms and analysis of algorithm complexity.
• Experience in architecting highly-available and scalable software systems is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and program managers in multiple organizations.
• Familiarity or ability to quickly ramp up with machine learning, deep learning, data mining, and/or data science.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and passion about learning new technologies.