Software Engineer Intership Opportunities, Azure Databases

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As part of Microsofts Azure Data engineering group the databases team is in charge of building the next generation of database cloud services for our global customers. Within Azure Data the databases team builds andmaintainsMicrosofts operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly mission-critical AI enabled operational Databases across relational non-relational and OSS offerings.

As aSoftware Engineering Intern youll work alongside engineers product managers and business leaders helping build and operate cloud database technologies that power some of the worlds largest applications. Youll gain hands-on experience with modern data platforms while contributing to real projects that impact customers around the globe.

Why Azure Databases

Our team develops and operates some of Microsofts most strategic cloud services including Azure SQL Database Azure Database for PostgreSQL Azure HorizonDB Azure Cosmos DB and emerging technologies that help customers build AI-native applications using features such as vector search graph engines semantic operators and built-in AI pipelines. We combine deep expertise in distributed systems open source innovation and cloud scale engineering to deliver secure highly available database services used by organizations around the world.

Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• Designs develops and tests software features for Azure database services including Azure SQL Azure Database for PostgreSQL Cosmos DB and emerging database technologies.
• Builds and improves components that enhance database performance scalability reliability security and developer productivity.
• Works with large scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Writes high quality maintainable code and participate in code reviews debugging testing and deployment activities.
• Analyzes system telemetry and performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and improve customer experiences.
• Collaborates with engineers product managers and researchers to deliver new capabilities that support modern data and AI applications.
• Develops automation tooling and observability solutions that help teams operate services efficiently and reliably.
• Learns and applies engineering best practices related to software design security performance and live site operations.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with at least one semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship
  • OR currently pursuing Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with at least one semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or projects in Algorithms Databases Distributed Systems OS and Networking.
• Experience programming in one or more languages including but not limited to C C C# Java JavaScript or Python through coursework projects internships research or open-source contributions.
• Understanding of core computer science concepts including data structures algorithms operating systems networking or distributed systems.
• Exposure to database systems through coursework research or projects including concepts such as SQL data modeling indexing transactions query processing or distributed data.
• Experience building debugging or testing software through academic personal research internship or open-source projects.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts through coursework research or projects including areas such as generative AI embeddings vector search retrieval or AI agents.
• Interest in database systems cloud computing distributed systems and building data systems or developer experiences for AI-powered applications.
• Problem-solving skills with curiosity and an ability to learn new technologies and technical concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical ideas clearly.

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The base pay range for this internship is USD $5690.00 - $11210.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7410.00 - $12250.00 per month.

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

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar
(September - April)

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.

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