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Research Intern

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA$6.8k/mo - $13.5k/mointernshipPosted 4d ago

About the role

Gray Systems Lab (GSL) is an applied research lab within Azure Data focusing on databases, big data, and cloud systems. The role involves hands-on research and collaboration with mentors and researchers during a 12-week internship, with opportunities to publish and contribute to production-system projects in areas such as systems, databases, and data science.

Responsibilities

  • Pair with mentors and collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers.
  • Present findings and contribute to the community.
  • Conduct research and development in areas of databases, big data, and cloud systems.
  • Follow a research/productization plan and work as part of a team.
  • Engage in running and analyzing experiments at scale.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or relevant field.

Skills

Nice to have:ProgrammingDatabase and big data systemsResearch publication and collaborationCommunication and initiative

Benefits

  • Pay ranges provided: USD 6,810 - 13,480 per month (base). Location-based ranges: USD 8,920 - 14,610 per month for San Francisco Bay Area and NYC metro. Benefits and other compensation may apply. Reference to benefits page.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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