Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Redmond, Washington campus
Overview
Imagine getting the opportunity to explore various software development roles within your first two years of college. If you aspire to be in tech and have an interest in majoring in a technical discipline like Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (ex. Information Technology, Data Science, Electrical Engineering and Cybersecurity), apply for the Explore Microsoft program.
Details
Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship program specifically designed for first- and second-year college students. The program allows the opportunity to experience the product development cycle's primary phases: Design, Build and Quality. Gain experience in software development through a learning program where you get the opportunity to work in a pod alongside other Explore Interns. Your on-the-job learning will be augmented with mentoring, community building and networking opportunities.
You will have enormous responsibility, project ownership and impact during this 12-week session.
How does this program differ from the 12-week Microsoft college internship?
Explore Microsoft is intended for students who are beginning their academic studies and would like to learn more about careers in software development through an experiential learning program. The Explore program provides formal training as well as a group project experience working alongside other Explorers. Explorers will experience both core tech disciplines over 12 weeks (Program Manager and Software Engineer), rather than specializing in just one.
What can I expect to do during Explore Microsoft?
You will work in a small team to complete a project for your product group through which you will gain exposure to the software development lifecycle and our two core software engineering positions.
Application information
Second year undergraduate students (graduation date December 2025 - August 2026): The Explore internship application will go live on Monday, September 25, 2023.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the program is filled. Please allow for up to 90 days after you have applied before hearing from someone on our team.
First year undergraduate students (graduation date December 2026 - August 2027): The Explore application will go live on Monday, November 6, 2023.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will start reaching out in December to schedule interviews.
Applicants will be paid and should be available to work full-time for 12 consecutive weeks. There are two start date options:
- May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024
- June 17, 2024 – September 6, 2024
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
- Candidates must be in their second/sophomore year (graduation date December 2025 - August 2026) or first/freshman year (graduation date December 2026 - August 2027) of college and enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
- Demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or related technical major.
- Must have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) and one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the program's start.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Microsoft offers benefits designed to make your experience the best it can be, and Explore Microsoft is no exception. Explore Microsoft includes competitive pay, relocation, training, transportation and more.
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