Research Intern - Microsoft Research Special Projects Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Research Intern - Microsoft Teams (PhD)

Microsoft Research Internships provide a dynamic environment for building a care...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM 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
Creative & Innovative Thinking – Proven ability to think unconventionally and develop novel solutions to complex problems
Active Research Engagement – Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: Collaborative or Multi-party AI Agents (e.g., AI teammates)
Multi-Agent Simulations (e.g., evaluating or training AI agents in collaborative settings)
Tool-use and multi-turn reinforcement learning
Learning from user interactions or human feedback in real-world environments
Synthetic data generation for LLM evaluation and fine-tuning
Rubric-based LLM graders for reward models

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
learn, collaborate, and network for life
contribute to exciting research and development strides
collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
work on advanced research that supports innovation in collaboration and communication technologies
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, applying research methods to address real-world challenges in digital collaboration, and contribute to shaping the future of how people connect and work together through Microsoft Teams

What we offer

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation

Fulltime

Research Science Intern

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft w...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines)
Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship
Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages, particularly Python
Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar toolkits
Hands-on experience with training and/or inference of large-scale models, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and/or diffusion models

Job Responsibility

Analyze and improve performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets and cutting-edge research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications
Implement prototypes of scalable systems in AI applications
Collaborate closely with team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level
Develop solutions for real world, large-scale problems
Under instruction from others, research new tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and contribute your knowledge around a specialized tool/method to support planning for research projects
Gain an understanding of their research as it relates to Microsoft products or business groups and assists in technology transfer attempts, participating on standards organizations, filing patents, authoring white papers, developing or maintaining tools/services for internal Microsoft use, or consulting for product or business groups

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Principal Business Strategy Manager

Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 4+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Job Responsibility

Establishes and maintains key points of contact with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Engineering)
manages and cultivates relationships with leaders of internal teams
Builds relationships with senior executives (e.g., Directors, GM-level, CVP)
Acts as an advisor to senior leadership on a particular area of expertise, leveraging breadth of deep technical/product knowledge, organizational context, and market awareness to guide less experienced colleagues and inform strategic business decisions
Provides career mentorship to less experienced colleagues outside of Strategy function
Identifies compelling projects and positions the team to carry them out
Communicates and advocates insights to senior business leaders (e.g., Senior Directors, GM-level, CVP) and conveys viewpoints through written documents (e.g., memos, reports) and influence models (e.g., meetings, presentations) through moderate iterations of feedback and vetting
builds end-to-end storylines and creates outlines across multiples projects for less experienced colleagues to leverage
Delivers project findings recommendations, and implications to senior executives to facilitate senior discussions and decision making
Provides support for executive meetings

Fulltime

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Financial Reporting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead core repor...

Location

United States , Kansas City

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close management
Strong background reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and expense-related accounting activity
Working knowledge of audit support, disclosure evaluation, and accounting guidance under generally accepted accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentation needs
Experience leading or supervising accounting professionals, including coaching, training, and performance oversight
Ability to research issues, analyze financial fluctuations, and communicate recommendations clearly to management
Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and process improvement

Job Responsibility

Lead the financial reporting team in managing accounting activities related to operating expenses, intercompany matters, corporate allocations, investments, and general ledger reporting
Oversee the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, overhead analyses, and accounts payable adjustments to ensure complete and accurate financial results
Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements, including analysis of variances, account movements, and overall business performance
Assess accounting treatment for business activity and confirm transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with applicable standards and company policy
Coordinate audit support by reviewing schedules and documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring deadlines for year-end reporting are met
Research accounting guidance and implement updated procedures, disclosures, and reporting practices to align with generally accepted accounting principles
Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, resolve reporting issues, and support ongoing training and performance development
Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, departmental planning, and policy or process enhancements
Support the team’s participation in testing activities related to system patches and upgrades when reporting processes are affected

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

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Accounts Receivables – Collections

Accounts Receivable Representative Our client is seeking an experienced Account...

Location

United States , St. Louis

Salary:

Not provided

VantageLinks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of receivables experience
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong 10-key experience
Accuracy in dealing with numbers
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
High school diploma required

Job Responsibility

Manage a high volume of collection calls to customers, ensuring the payments are collected within term and respond to incoming customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, and discrepancies
Generate and send accurate invoices to customers based on contracts, orders, or agreements in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes
Reconcile and apply customer payments to assigned accounts, including lockbox, credit card receipts, and other payment methods
Complete month-end reconciliations ensuring all accounts are accurately balanced and any discrepancies are resolved prior to deadlines
Work closely with internal sales staff to research and resolve billing issues
Assist with credit card processing tasks, including handling declines, invalid cards, prepayments, applications, chargebacks, and other related duties
Process and apply credit memos in accordance with company policies and customer agreements
Process and manage credit holds daily by collecting prepayments and purchase orders, ensuring customers' accounts are in good standing and orders are processed appropriately
Support the department with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Fulltime

Staff Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to provide heavy support within A...

Location

United States , Cottondale

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on general accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience
Recent experience with high-volume accounts payable processing, including managing at least 500 invoices per month
Strong understanding of general accounting principles
Experience with account reconciliations and other general ledger support functions
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Provide primary support for high-volume accounts payable processing
Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Process no fewer than 500 invoices per month and ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place
Assist with vendor statement review, discrepancy research, and issue resolution
Support payment processing and maintain accurate AP records
Gradually take on additional general accounting functions as needed
Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support
Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
Partner with internal departments and vendors to resolve accounting-related issues
Contribute to overall accounting operations and provide support for special projects as needed

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their a...

Location

United States , Cincinnati

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
Strong experience with high-volume reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end close
Solid understanding of accrual accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large data set analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Perform heavy account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset accounts
Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain and analyze the general ledger to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded
Lead or support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and account variances in a timely manner
Prepare detailed account analyses, schedules, and rollforwards for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and supporting schedules
Support external and internal audits by preparing requested documentation and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware and Firmware Systems)

Microsoft Quantum team is dedicated to developing the first scalable, fault-tole...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation).
Apply AI to accelerate engineering and lab workflows. Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g., instrument manuals, design docs).
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and humanintheloop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI.
10+ years of experience owning and managing multi-year, highly complex hardware and firmware product portfolios involving deep-tech or first-of-a-kind technologies, including board bring-up, System-on-Chip (SoC) bring-up, BIOS and driver development, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), quantum systems, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or other high-reliability hardware.
Experience managing firmware and hardware product development across the full lifecycle, including R&D, system integration, hardware-software integration, new-technology introduction, and technology transfer from R&D into scaled engineering and manufacturing, including hardware quality systems and development or auditing of test and validation protocols.
Experience with hands-on firmware, low-level systems, or advanced hardware R&D, including BIOS, drivers, embedded systems, quantum device development, quantum error correction, measurement/control systems, or similar advanced hardware domains.

Job Responsibility

Drive Program Execution: Lead comprehensive program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives. Oversee all phases, including concept development, engineering design, prototyping, validation, operational scaling, and ongoing delivery. Collaborate closely with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure successful outcomes for each project
Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Work with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to develop and maintain a clear roadmap for hardware platform advancement. Align technical milestones, allocate resources, manage schedules, and address risks to support Microsoft Quantum’s overarching long-term goals
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and alignment among teams specializing in quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations. Ensure that integrated efforts result in reliable and scalable hardware solutions
Supplier & Partner Engagement: Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners. Foster cross-company collaboration, establish clear requirements, and ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards for quality, safety, and data security
Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution. Apply continuous improvement strategies and adjust programs in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends
Agile Delivery: Oversee Agile program processes and ceremonies, promote transparency by conducting regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely achievement of critical deliverables
Customer Focus: Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers—including researchers, manufacturing partners, and Azure Quantum platform teams—to guide improvements in hardware and processes
Executive Communication: Develop concise, data-driven reports and executive updates that communicate program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and impact, upholding Microsoft’s high standards for stakeholder engagement and reporting
Embody our culture and values

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