Microsoft
Research Intern - Machine Learning and Statistics
Cambridge, MA +1 · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
Redmond, WA - Education
- Currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
About the job
Conduct machine learning and statistics research with Microsoft Research New England, collaborate with researchers and mentors, and present findings during a 12-week internship.
What you'll do
- Conduct applied or theoretical machine learning research across relevant project areas.
- Collaborate with mentors, other interns, and researchers; contribute to the research community.
- Present research findings.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Be physically located at the manager’s Microsoft worksite for the internship.
- Submit at least two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work or research samples.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and product development teams; strong interpersonal and cross-group, cross-culture collaboration skills.
Pay
USD $6,810 - $13,480 per month (base salary); USD $8,920 - $14,610 per month (base salary, San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area)
AI focus
Research in machine learning and statistics, including areas such as generative models, large language models, AI for Science, causal machine learning, and reinforcement learning.
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