Cloud Network Engineering Internship Oportunities

Overview As part of the Microsoft Digital team, you will collaborate with experienced engineers on impactful projects that help build and operate Microsoft’s cloud network at scale. You will work closely with cross functional teams, contribute to real-world solutions, and continuously learn as you develop your skills in network engineering, automation, and cloud services.​‌ In this role, you develop knowledge of network technologies to draw insights that support network design, implementation, and operation. You help design reliable, scalable, and high-performance network components with guidance from experienced engineers, while learning quality assurance and review processes that ensure robust network implementations. You contribute to monitoring and troubleshooting network issues, improving connectivity and reliability, automating operational tasks, and supporting scalable cloud infrastructure so that services remain dependable for customers. Join the team to learn, build, and create real impact at scale.​‌ Responsibilities Maintain & Operate Networks Works within a team of engineers to automate network tasks such as test cases, configuration deployments, and operating network equipment. Works within a team of engineers to manage network equipment deployments and/or network configuration deployments. Works with a machine-readable definition of the network deployment. Network Design and Implementation Develops an understanding of quality assurance and network or code review processes by assisting in identifying risks and classes of bugs and becoming familiar with essential details related to network implementation (e.g., physical connectivity, power, protocols, telemetry) and designs qualification with guidance from other engineers. Assists in the design of reliable, scalable, and high-performance network features or components with guidance from other engineers. Develops knowledge of network technologies to draw insights that aid in network design, implementation, and operation. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field with at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship OR Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field with at least one semester/term of school remaining following the completion of the internship. Additional or preferred qualifications 1+ year(s) of experience in programming language (e.g., Python). Network certification from a router manufacturer or equivalent certificate (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate [CCNA], Juniper Networks Ceritfied Internet Associate [JNCIA], Computing Technology Industry Association [CompTIA Network+], etc.). The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,690.00 - $11,210.00 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 $7,410.00 - $12,250.00 per month.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: US intern pay information | Microsoft Careers 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.