Data Science Intern

About the role

Microsoft is inviting online applications for the position of Data Science Intern across its development locations in India.

Responsibilities

• Formulate analytical and machine learning approaches to solve business problems using well-defined algorithms and structured/unstructured data sources.
• Incorporate product functionality and customer usage perspectives to frame complex data science problems within business contexts.
• Utilize advanced data exploration techniques to discover emerging trends, validate data limitations, and propose new research questions within your product area.
• Interpret experimental results, validate statistical methodologies, and continuously monitor model performance to drive continuous product iterations.

Eligibility

• Currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of academic study remaining following the completion of the internship program.

Skills

• Strong foundation in statistical inference, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming tools (such as Python, R, SQL, PyTorch, or Azure ML).

Benefits

• Competitive paid internship + perks.