Microsoft Research Intern - Cloud Systems Reliability 

United States, Washington 

794565356

The Cloud Systems Reliability Group in Microsoft Research is seeking motivated Research Interns to work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of distributed systems, software engineering and data analytics. The group's research aims at improving all aspects of reliability and availability of today's hyperscale cloud systems. This ranges from designing novel and efficient systems reliability mechanisms, to developing scalable techniques for debugging and testing systems, to implementing effective tools for runtime monitoring and troubleshooting. We are looking for applicants who have a strong systems background and an interest in research that spans multiple practical aspects of systems reliability, such as:

• Working with large-scale codebases, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft cloud services in both testing and production.
• Analyzing production data to understand how real cloud systems fail and what can be done to prevent them.
• Developing practical program analysis techniques to uncover hard-to-find bugs before production.
• Developing practical and novel techniques for diagnosing failures, runtime monitoring, logging, and failure prevention.
• Integrating and empirically evaluating prototype solutions on real Microsoft services, code-bases, and incidents.

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.

Other Requirements

• Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
• In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter.

• Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
• Able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
• Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
• Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.

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