Research Intern - AI Agents & Efficiency
Microsoft · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Research Sciences
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a intern-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The posting calls out experience with Python, LLMs, NLP, Data Structures.
- Role
- Research Scientist
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department
- Research Sciences
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersJoin us to push the frontier of AI efficiency and agentic systems. At M365 Research, we work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and product impact at global scale. We partner with research and product teams across Microsoft to deliver innovations that power experiences for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Our work also spans academic publications, open-source projects, patents, and leading industry conferences.
We’re seeking research interns passionate about advancing the state of the art in AI. You’ll work on projects that combine deep technical innovation with real-world impact, contributing to breakthroughs that shape next-generation experiences for millions of users.
What you’ll do
Build Smarter LLM Agents: Design and develop next‑generation agents that go beyond simple task execution. You’ll leverage memory, dynamic tool use, reinforcement learning, and multi‑agent collaboration to create robust, adaptive ecosystems that deliver real value in complex workflows.
Drive Efficiency in LLM Applications: Pioneer innovations to make LLM applications faster, more scalable, and cost-effective. Your work will span context engineering, adaptive inference, and system level optimization across frameworks, reducing latency and resource usage without sacrificing quality.
What we’re looking for