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.
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.
All candidates who meet the above criteria may apply. We especially encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering and computer science, including those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, person with a disability, and/or LGBTQIA+.
Second year undergraduate students (graduation date December 2025 - August 2026): The Explore internship application can be found here.
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:
All candidates who meet the above criteria may apply. We especially encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering and computer science, including those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, person with a disability, and/or LGBTQIA+.
Second year undergraduate students (graduation date December 2025 - August 2026): The Explore internship application can be found here.
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:
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