Software Engineering Intern
Microsoft
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Software Engineering Intern in the Identity and Network Access (IDNA) division, you will be at the forefront of preparing the most critical of our services for the era of Agentic AI. Our division serves over 100 million customers around the globe, building the authentication, authorization, and network security solutions that power some of the world’s most critical digital experiences. This is where you can make an impact on a truly global scale.
You will work alongside talented engineers to help build the strong and secure foundation that Microsoft needs for the upcoming wave of AI. From enabling AI agents to authenticate and act on behalf of users, to ensuring that every identity and network interaction is protected, your work will directly shape how the world engages with intelligent systems. If you’re looking for a place where cutting-edge AI meets security at a massive scale, IDNA is the place to be.
Responsibilities
Program Start Date: June 2026 (Internship duration is 12 weeks)
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
- Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
- Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
- Seek feedback and apply internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
- Demonstrate skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
- Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
- You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland to be eligible for this role.
- (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)
- One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
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.