Microsoft is looking to solve complex problems and build innovative software solutions by leveraging the talent and passion of university interns. The goal is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more by developing next-generation software.
Requirements
- One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
- Coursework/projects or prior experience across frontend and backend, for example: Frontend: building UI with TypeScript/JavaScript and a modern framework (e.g., React); strong HTML/CSS fundamentals; accessibility awareness.
- Backend/services: building in C-Sharp, Java, Golang, Kotlin, or C++; designing APIs; working with microservices or infrastructure services; multi‑threaded/concurrent programming.
- Platform/DevOps: exposure to containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and observability (dashboards, alerts, tracing).
Responsibilities
- Applies engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
- Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
- Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
- Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
- Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
Other
- Enrolled in a full time bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field during the academic term immediately before the internship.
- Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
- Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
- This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.