About the role#
The Explore Program is a structured internship for first-year undergraduate students. You will join a pod of fellow interns to experience the full product development cycle, including design, build, and quality phases. This role provides exposure to software engineering, product management, and technical program management in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience with software development tools and programming languages.
- Work with a manager, mentors, and other interns to evaluate project requirements.
- Estimate project costs.
- Create and implement features and services.
- Participate in core tech disciplines including software engineering and product management.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the first year of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program at the time of application.
- Completion of an Introduction to Computer Science course or equivalent by the start of the program.
- Completion of one semester of calculus or equivalent by the start of the program.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Redmond, Washington.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is a public company based in Redmond, Washington. It develops software, hardware, and cloud computing services. The company operates in 190 countries and employs approximately 233,210 people. Its products include operating systems, developer tools, and business software.
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