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Empowered to learn. Inspired to contribute
At Microsoft, your career begins with possibility. Our Early in Profession opportunities are designed to help you grow with purpose—supported by teams working together to empower people and communities around the world. Whether you're joining from school, a bootcamp, or a career pivot, you’ll be part of a collective effort where every role contributes to meaningful outcomes—and you’ll be invited to learn, collaborate, and build alongside others.
We know that growth isn’t linear. It comes from putting in the effort to do your best work, taking ownership of your path, and staying open to learning and evolving. That’s why we encourage thoughtful risks and learning through action. When missteps happen, we treat them as opportunities to reflect, adapt, and move forward—because progress is built on accountability and resilience.
You’ll be guided by mentors and managers who help you shape your goals and stretch your potential. And as you grow, you’ll discover that your impact can ripple across teams, communities, and industries. Starting your career at Microsoft means joining a culture of shared success—where collaboration fuels innovation, and your journey can lead to endless possibilities.
Internship programs
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Global university internships
At Microsoft, our interns work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. We offer internships in all job families and solution areas, and it’s open to current students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs.
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Discovery program
The Discovery Program is a unique opportunity for students who are passionate about technology and want to make a positive impact on the world and society. This four-week internship is open to rising first-year students college students, based in Redmond, Washington or Atlanta, Georgia. Participants will work on a real project, learn from Microsoft employees and mentors, and explore different career paths in tech.
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Explore program
Explore Microsoft is a summer internship program specifically designed for first- and/or second-year college students. Gain experience in software development through a learning program where you get the opportunity to work in a pod alongside other Explore Interns.
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PhD, MBA, JD internships
If you're pursuing a PhD, MBA, or JD and want to explore what it's like to work at Microsoft, look no further. We host PhD, MBA, and JD interns throughout our teams. Our PhD, MBA, and JD interns are active, contributing members to our community. No matter what route you take, come work on meaningful, innovative projects that add to our company's success.
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Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) internships
The Microsoft Legal Intern Program is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring legal professionals to cultivate their careers within one of the world's leading technology companies.
Rotation programs
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Cloud Supply Chain Rotation
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Our HR rotation program is a 3-year program that fosters learning and growth in the HR profession and helps you jumpstart your career.
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Our Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a two-year program comprised of four, 6-month rotations, split across core finance functions. Kick-start your career in finance with a rotation in corporate functions, production/engineering finance, sales finance and more.
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SCORE is a three-year career experience designed to provide emerging talent with an unparalleled journey through end-to-end cloud supply chain operations. Over three one-year rotations, participants will partner with and learn from our teams while building skills and supply chain acumen to accelerate their career growth.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/score.htmlLearn more about the supply chain rotation program
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Our HR rotation program is a 3-year program that fosters learning and growth in the HR profession and helps you jumpstart your career.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/hrrotationLearn more about the HR2P program -
Our Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a two-year program comprised of four, 6-month rotations, split across core finance functions. Kick-start your career in finance with a rotation in corporate functions, production/engineering finance, sales finance and more.
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SCORE is a three-year career experience designed to provide emerging talent with an unparalleled journey through end-to-end cloud supply chain operations. Over three one-year rotations, participants will partner with and learn from our teams while building skills and supply chain acumen to accelerate their career growth.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/score.htmlLearn more about the supply chain rotation program
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Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions Early in Profession Program (MCAPS EiP)
The world is interested in AI and the world trusts Microsoft as their partner for AI transformation. Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) is the company's global unified commercial organization with responsibility for global strategy and sales execution. That’s our fancy way of saying we are making magic happen for customers and partners around the world. The MCAPS Early in Profession (EiP) program prepares the next generation of sales and technical leaders to enable AI transformation and solve mission-critical technology issues for our customers and partners.
The MCAPS EiP program is a three-year program designed to accelerate your growth. From day one, you'll dive into AI-driven tools and human-powered experiences that will help you become a sales or technical leader. You'll have a curated onboarding, skilling, and career development path that prepares you to deliver meaningful results for customers and partners.
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Microsoft Aspire Experience
We believe that Microsoft is a place for exploration and creativity. Microsoft Aspire is a 1+ year learning and development journey designed for new full-time employees from undergraduate, masters, MBA, PhD, MSSA, or LEAP backgrounds designed to equip, develop, and empower those who are hired and start at Microsoft from a qualifying program.
"https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/recentgraduate""Learn more about Aspire "
Hiring programs
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Neurodiversity
We built the Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program on the belief that neurodivergent individuals strengthen a workforce with innovative thinking and creative solutions. Diverse teams positively impact our company culture, working environment and how we serve our customers.
"https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/neurodiversity.html""Learn more about the Neurodiversity Hiring Program"
Neurodiversity
We built the Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program on the belief that neurodivergent individuals strengthen a workforce with innovative thinking and creative solutions. Diverse teams positively impact our company culture, working environment and how we serve our customers.
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Leap
At Microsoft, we know there are many pathways into the technology industry and into our organization. We're constantly looking for new ways to create unconventional entry points for talent and leverage the skills and experiences of talent from outside the traditional academic paths.
Additional program details coming soon.
Leap
At Microsoft, we know there are many pathways into the technology industry and into our organization. We're constantly looking for new ways to create unconventional entry points for talent and leverage the skills and experiences of talent from outside the traditional academic paths.
Additional program details coming soon.
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MSSA
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical technical and career skills required for today’s growing technology industry.
"https://military.microsoft.com/mssa/""Learn more about MSSA"
MSSA
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical technical and career skills required for today’s growing technology industry.
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Student Veterans
Microsoft offers internships and onboarding programs for student veterans who are working toward a degree in a STEM field.
"https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/military/student-veterans""Learn more about our student veterans"
Student Veterans
Microsoft offers internships and onboarding programs for student veterans who are working toward a degree in a STEM field.
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Datacenter pathways
HaaS datacenter pathways
Datacenters are the backbone of modern technology—massive warehouses filled with thousands of interconnected servers, running 24/7. Behind it all are our Datacenter Operations teams, made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, like you, ensuring everything stays operational. It’s routine work with a remarkable impact.
Learn more about our Datacenter Pathways
Microsoft Datacenter Academy
The Datacenter Academy empowers individuals to thrive in cloud computing, IT, and critical environments. This initiative offers a comprehensive pathway to employment in these rapidly expanding fields, providing skills for the future of technology.
Datacenter pathways
HaaS datacenter pathways
Datacenters are the backbone of modern technology—massive warehouses filled with thousands of interconnected servers, running 24/7. Behind it all are our Datacenter Operations teams, made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, like you, ensuring everything stays operational. It’s routine work with a remarkable impact.
Learn more about our Datacenter Pathways
Microsoft Datacenter Academy
The Datacenter Academy empowers individuals to thrive in cloud computing, IT, and critical environments. This initiative offers a comprehensive pathway to employment in these rapidly expanding fields, providing skills for the future of technology.
Global programs
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Student Ambassador
We are looking for student leaders with a passion for making a difference and sharing technology with their peers.
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Imagine Cup
Compete in the premier global technology competition for student founders and tuen your innovative idea into a market-ready startup with Microsoft AI technologies. Gain access to network opportunities, global recognition, and expert coaching during the competition to accelerate your own startup. Register today!
Resources to help you on your journey to Microsoft
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Learn tech skills through top universities
Explore modules and learning paths from universities like Carnegie Mellon University, University of Oxford, and UC Berkeley to prepare you for a career in cloud.
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Diverse perspectives fuel innovation
Join a community that encourages everyone to bring their full and best selves to work each day.
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Microsoft culture in action
Our culture leads us to find ways to help people do ordinary, and sometimes extraordinary, things.
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Perks and benefits
Empowering our employees to be more than the work they do each day. At Microsoft, we work to ensure essential benefits are available globally.
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Early in Profession interview tips
Explore our tips and tricks to help you prepare for your interview. Many of our roles will have different interview objectives, so we have many resources to help you understand the process and prepare better.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/hiring-tips/student-interviewingLearn more