Research Intern, Algorithms Group: Theory

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment: Intern
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Apr 21, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Research Intern - Algorithms Group: Theory is a research internship within the Algorithms group at MSR Redmond. This role is designed for doctoral students currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field. Interns will collaborate with mentors and researchers to advance theoretical computer science, specifically focusing on algorithms for approximate nearest neighbor search, erasure coding for distributed storage, and theoretical aspects of Large Language Models. The work involves putting inquiry and theory into practice by conducting research, presenting findings, and connecting theoretical work to practical challenges. Candidates should possess skills relevant to top-tier venues like STOC, FOCS, SODA, NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR to contribute to these complex scientific and technical problems.

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Algorithms Approximate Nearest Neighbor Search Erasure Coding Distributed Storage Large Language Models Theoretical Computer Science Machine Learning STOC FOCS SODA NeurIPS ICML ICLR

What you'll do

Conduct research on algorithms for approximate nearest neighbor search.
Develop erasure coding techniques for distributed storage systems.
Investigate theoretical aspects of Large Language Models.
Translate fundamental theoretical advances into practical, real-world impacts.
Present research findings to the research community.
Contribute to research and development strides within the Algorithms group.

What we're looking for

Currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
Must be physically located at the manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of the internship.
Submit a minimum of two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work or research samples.
Some publications at top theoretical computer science or machine learning conferences or journals (preferred).

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