Comprehensive Guide: Microsoft Research Sciences Internship 2026 (Bengaluru)

Microsoft has officially opened applications for its prestigious Research Sciences Internship under the Future of Scalable Software Engineering (Fosse) team within CoreAI. Located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, this program offers an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students to work at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Programming Languages, and Formal Methods alongside researchers at Microsoft Research (MSR) India.

Program Overview & Key Details

• Company: Microsoft (CoreAI Division)
• Team: Future of Scalable Software Engineering (Fosse)
• Position Title: Research Sciences Intern
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site / Co-located with MSR India)
• Duration: 3 to 6 Months (Full-Time)
• Employment Type: Internship
• Target Audience: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students/graduates in Computer Science or related fields

Core Focus Areas & Project Scope

The Fosse team is an applied research unit focused on developing scalable solutions for critical software engineering challenges across massive codebases. Interns will collaborate directly with full-time researchers, engineers, and postdocs to address problems using cutting-edge approaches:

• Automated Code Translation & Migration: Building AI-driven tools to migrate legacy codebases to modern programming languages safely.
• Static Program Analysis: Creating formal models to analyze large-scale code repositories for performance, security, and correctness.
• AI & Formal Methods: Combining Large Language Models (LLMs) with formal verification and programming language design to solve complex software engineering tasks.
• Tooling for Production Systems: Designing and deploying experimental tools that operate on real-world, industry-scale enterprise codebases.

Detailed Eligibility & Selection Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s (B.E. / B.Tech), Master’s (M.E. / M.Tech / M.S.), or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative discipline.

2. Required Technical Competencies

• Strong foundational knowledge of Programming Languages (PL), Software Engineering (SE), or Formal Methods.
• Hands-on experience programming in languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Rust, or Haskell.
• Familiarity with static analysis tools, compilers, program synthesis, or AI/ML frameworks used in code generation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research-oriented mindset.

Application & Recommendation Letter Procedure

Microsoft reviews applications on a continuous rolling basis. Follow the multi-step submission pipeline to ensure full consideration:

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| Step 1: Online Application Submission                |
| Submit updated Academic CV/Resume via Microsoft       |
| Careers or the official LinkedIn listing.             |
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| Step 2: Recommendation Letters (Optional)            |
| Letter writers must email 1-2 letters directly to:    |
| fosse-hiring@microsoft.com                            |
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| Step 3: Candidate Evaluation & Research Interviews   |
| Technical screenings covering PL/AI topics, coding,   |
| and research background discussions with MSR team.    |
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Direct HR Contact & Inquiries

For technical questions regarding the research scope, eligibility exceptions, or letter submissions:

• Hiring Team Email: fosse-hiring@microsoft.com