Microsoft's Security Research Group is working on a variety of areas to ensure computer systems are secure and trustworthy. The Research Internship will explore new ideas and approaches to building secure and trustworthy software and cloud services.
Requirements
- Ability to build and extend complex software (e.g., operating systems, distributed systems, proof systems).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an original research agenda.
Responsibilities
- The Security Research Group at Microsoft Research Redmond works on a variety of areas to ensure computer systems are secure and trustworthy.
- Its current work investigates systems that leverage general software/systems security, confidential computing, formal verification, zero-knowledge proofs, intrusion detection, anomaly detection, and information flow control.
- Research 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.
Other
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
- In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by a
