Research Intern - Intelligent Quantum Systems Architecture
Microsoft · Redmond, WA · Applied Sciences
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a intern-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, Data Structures, Machine Learning.
- Role
- Research Scientist
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Department
- Applied Sciences
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersResearch 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.
We are seeking a Research Intern to explore the intersection of quantum applications and quantum system architecture through advanced resource estimation and AI-driven methods. You will develop models that map application-level requirements—such as algorithm depth, error tolerance, and logical qubit demand—onto architectural constraints including error correction overhead, connectivity, and control infrastructure. By combining machine learning with quantum resource estimation, this work aims to co-design more efficient quantum systems that are aligned with real-world application workloads. The role emphasizes end-to-end understanding, from application intent to hardware realization, producing insights that guide the design of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing platforms.