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Software Engineer: Systems Intern Opportunities for University Students

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Internship, Individual Contributor
Posted Sep 15, 2025
3 days / week in-office

Compensation

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About the role

As a Software Engineering Intern on Systems, you will work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative systems software contributing to Operating Systems, low level systems software, and firmware.

Responsibilities

  • Applies engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
  • Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
  • Understands and applies Microsoft’s responsible AI practices to ensure the systems you work on meet our commitments to our customers.
  • Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
  • Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
  • Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
  • Demonstrated interest in low level systems programming, Operating Systems, Networking, Storage, and/or firmware.

Benefits

  • USD $5610.00 - $11010.00 per month
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Educational resources
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Opportunities to network and connect
  • Savings and investments

About the Company

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world.

Job Details

Salary Range

$5,610 - $11,010/monthly

Location

Redmond, Washington, U.S.

Employment Type

Internship, Individual Contributor

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