Research Intern - Future Agent Systems
Microsoft
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Internship
Posted Oct 09, 2025
3 days / week in-office
Compensation
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About the role
Research 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, computer science, mathematics, economics, physics, healthcare, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Design LLM-based agent systems for system areas
- Implement prototypes and conduct experiments to test and validate them
- Conduct thorough research on emerging trends in agent systems for academic research and scientific discovery
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, to integrate your ideas with existing and future agent projects
- Prepare detailed documentation of simulations, methodologies, and findings
- Present results and insights into team members and stakeholders
- Identify challenges and bottlenecks in agent systems and propose innovative solutions
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field
- Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python
- Familiar with fundamental concepts related to LLM, prompt engineering, and LLM-based agents
- Experience in AI for systems and/or systems for AI
- Passionate about addressing real-world large-scale research problems using AI models
- Experience with LLM or one specific system direction would be a plus
Benefits
- Flexible work
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
About the Company
Microsoft Research Aisa Vancouver
Job Details
Salary Range
5,600 - 10,000 CAD/monthly
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Employment Type
Internship
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