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Research Intern - AI Hardware

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Microsoft Corporation

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Canada , Vancouver

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Research and Development

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5600.00 - 10000.00 CAD / Month
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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on chip architectures for efficient AI serving
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed documentation of simulations, methodologies, and findings. Present results and insights to team members and stakeholders
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving: In-depth knowledge and understanding across different disciplines, proficient problem formulation and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a Master or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
  • submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples

Nice to have:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and vibrant research environment
  • Willingness to embrace knowledge outside your field of research interest
  • Experience in conducting research in the fields of Computer Architecture and HW design
  • Experience in conducting experiments and writing papers
  • Programming skills in C/C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of ML/AI/LLM concepts
  • Relevant publications such as ISCA, MICRO, ASPLOS, HPCA, CVPR, ACL, ICML, NeurIPS, etc.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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