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Applied Scientist Internship

Microsoft· Applied Sciences
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Redmond$5.7k - $11.2kinternshipPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Applied Scientist Intern at Microsoft working on research-to-product translation, focusing on data analysis, modeling, machine learning, AI, LLM, SLM, and agent applications to improve product quality and business outcomes. Internship based in Redmond, WA, US.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and improve performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets and cutting-edge research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications.
  • Think through the product scenarios and goals, identify key challenges, then fit the scenario asks into Machine Learning (ML) tasks, design experimental process for iteration and optimization.
  • Implement prototypes of scalable systems in AI applications.
  • Gain an understanding of a broad area of research and applicable research techniques, as well as a basic knowledge of industry trends and share your knowledge with immediate team members.
  • Prepare data to be used for analysis by reviewing criteria that reflect quality and technical constraints. Reviews data and suggests data to be included and excluded and be able to describe actions taken to address data quality problems.
  • Assist with the development of usable datasets for modeling purposes and support the scaling of feature ideation and data preparation.
  • Help take cleaned data and adapt for machine learning purposes, under the direction of a senior team member.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
  • Candidate must be enrolled in a full time bachelor’s, master’s degree program in area relevant for the role during the academic term immediately before their internship.
  • Preferred: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.

Skills

Required:Machine learningData preparationAlgorithm analysis
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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