Microsoft Research Intern - Interactive Entertainment Generative AI 

United States, Washington 

965211235

Candidates with prior experience in leveraging generative AI models such as GPT, Dall-E, Midjourney, etc., will be preferred. Proficiency in coding languages such as Python and/or JavaScript is required. Additionally, familiarity with filmmaking elements including storyboarding, narrative design, stage directions, visual effects, and related areas would be advantageous. We are also looking for Research Interns who are adept with social media, as we anticipate iterative development based on extensive feedback from a large user base through social media-like platform.

• Currently enrolled in a PhD Computer Science program or master's-level in filmmaking (or interactive media/storytelling).

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.

• Extensive experience with large language models.
• Experience coding in Python and JavaScript.
• Background or strong interest in tech-driven entertainment (game or film).
• Experience working with multimodal models (such as text, code, image, audio, or video generation).
• Experience in film production or game development.
• Experience with social media engagement.

Applied Sciences IC2 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,460 -$10,680 per month.

Applied Sciences IC3 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 -$12,880 per month.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• In collaboration with other researchers and interns in the team, design a prototype of a novel interactive entertainment experience that will address open research questions in this space.
• Write code and contribute to a shared codebase that implements the experience.
• Develop prompting strategies for generative AI multi-modal models based on techniques often used in film making or game development.
• Assist with readying the results of the project for publication.