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Research Intern: Audio and Speech Processing

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Munich, GermanyinternPosted 4d ago

About the role

Internship at Microsoft focusing on researching, developing, and characterizing new audio signal processing technologies within a multi-disciplinary applied research environment. Opportunity to contribute to next-generation devices and user experiences, with potential for publications and patents.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in audio signal processing (e.g., classical DSP or ML-based algorithms: audio bandwidth extension, speech enhancement, echo cancellation, source localization, speaker recognition).
  • Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and validate research findings.
  • Develop and optimise algorithms and models for various applications.
  • Collaborate with team members to integrate research outcomes into practical solutions.
  • Present research findings to the team and contribute to publications and patents.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in audio signal processing, acoustics, machine learning, or a related field, with research experience in areas such as speech enhancement, audio bandwidth extension, speaker recognition, source localization, or related audio technologies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or research experience in at least one of: classical signal processing theory and algorithms (adaptive filtering, detection, estimation); machine learning or AI approaches applied to audio signal processing; microphone and/or array signal processing; multimodal signal processing (audio-visual), numerical linear algebra; development/evaluation/implementation of signal processing or machine learning algorithms.

Skills

Required:PhD-level research in audio related fieldClassical signal processingMachine learning for audio
Nice to have:Microphone/array signal processingMultimodal signal processingMatlab/Python
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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