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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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