intern Machine Learning Engineer ic 1+ yrs Phd's · Posted Jan 27, 2026

About this role

Microsoft is hiring a intern-level Machine Learning Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with PyTorch, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems and roughly 1+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Machine Learning Engineer
Function
machine learning
Level
intern
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Internship
Location
Redmond, WA
Experience
1+ years
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Department
Applied Sciences
Posted
Jan 27, 2026
AI Summary
Research intern developing developer tools for Microsoft's Maia AI hardware, including profilers, debuggers, and simulators. Work spans device firmware, host software, and ML framework integration. Requires PhD enrollment in Computer Science or related STEM field with at least 1 year research experience.

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Job description

from Microsoft careers
Overview

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, who 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.

The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that enables running AI models everywhere, from world's fastest AI supercomputers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and internet browsers. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners to build the software stacks for ovel AI accelerators. We work closely with Machine Learning (ML) researchers and developers to optimize and scale out model training and inference.

 

The team operates at the intersection of AI algorithmic innovation, purpose-build AI hardware, systems, and software. We are a cross-discipline team of highly capable and motivated people with a collaborative and inclusive culture.

 

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