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Research Intern - Training Methods for LLM Efficiency

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Microsoft Corporation

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United States , Mountain View

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IT - Software Development

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6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month
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Job Description:

This Research Internship will design training algorithms and apply them to improving the quality/efficiency trade-offs of large language models, with a focus on resource-constrained environments. Possible directions of investigation include: designing new algorithms for quantized model fine-tuning; leveraging training to improve the token efficiency of reasoning models; proposing and implementing systems optimizations to scale training under resource constraints.

Job Responsibility:

  • Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
  • Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life
  • Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides
  • During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related field
  • At least 1 year of experience working on AI/Machine Learning
  • Hands-on experience with ML tools and frameworks such as Pytorch
  • Experience training and evaluating models
  • Publication track record in ML conferences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product teams

Nice to have:

  • Hands-on experience with ML tools and frameworks such as Pytorch
  • Experience training and evaluating models
  • Publication track record in ML conferences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product teams

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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