Microsoft
Research Intern - Cryptography
Found: January 17, 2026
This internship is based in Redmond, Washington, requiring 3 days a week in-office attendance.
Compensation:
USD $6,710 - $13,270 per month
Responsibilities:
Conduct research alongside doctoral candidates and experienced researchers, contribute to cryptographic projects, and present findings during a 12-week internship.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or related STEM field.
- Physical presence at Microsoft worksite required for the internship duration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in cryptographic systems, fully homomorphic encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs.
- Experience with encrypted communications and formal verification of cryptography.