Research Intern - Systems For Efficient AI
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewResearch 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.AI workloads are growing at an unprecedented pace, and inference has become one of the most critical challenges in modern computing. Large-scale models demand massive compute resources, and the diversity of hardware across cloud and edge adds complexity. Achieving low latency and high throughput while controlling cost requires rethinking the entire inference stack-from algorithms to infrastructure. Within our Systems Innovation research group, we pursue a full stack approach towards AI inference. We closely collaborate with multiple research teams and product groups across the globe. Some of the research problems we are currently working on are related to request scheduling/batching mechanisms, KV caching optimizations, LLM inference optimizations, and GPU fleet orchestration. We are looking for Research Interns to help advance the state of the art of systems for efficient AI. The ideal candidate will have background in systems for AI, including end-to-end AI inference pipelines, request scheduling and batching mechanisms, performance optimizations for AI inference, and KV caching mechanisms.
ResponsibilitiesResearch 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. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer. | |