Research Intern - Microsoft Research and Outlook
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Dec 18, 2024 | |
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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. This position is for a Research Internship with the Intelligent Networked Systems group in MSR's Redmond Lab, in partnership with the product group Experiences and Devices. Our group conducts cutting edge research in networked systems, including edge AI, wide-area networking, and wireless technologies. You will be collaborating with a product team in Experiences and Devices who are creating product experiences driven by cutting edge technology that will help millions of people be more productive and create a sense of delight, making the impossible possible. This role focuses on enhancing email systems like Outlook through reasoning with deep contextual awareness of the user's work and preferences with the goal of delivering personalized, real-time assistance to the millions of users who rely on Outlook every day. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research while solving critical challenges of scalability, latency, and efficiency in user-facing systems.
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. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research on scalable LLM architectures for email prioritization. Explore opportunities to blend diverse methodologies for maximizing efficiency and contextual understanding. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful integration of next-generation technologies into operational systems. Continuously assess and improve system performance to maintain robustness and efficiency under real-world conditions. Provide insights and contribute to breakthroughs through prototypes, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing. By the end of your internship you will deliver a working prototype, demonstrating email prioritization for large scale systems. You will also be working towards submitting a patent application and publishing a research paper summarizing the challenges of scaling LLMs for email prioritization, the design of the solution and experimental findings. | |