Microsoft runs global programs for current students (Bachelor’s through PhD/MBA) plus Explore Microsoft for first- and second-year undergrads. Windows for summer roles often open many months in advance and vary by country — always confirm live listings and dates on the official careers site.
All job families
Engineering, product, design & more
Often Aug–Nov prior year
Typical U.S. summer app wave (varies)
Big Tech
Sector
Programs differ by region; eligibility, format (in-person/hybrid/remote), and security/background requirements are in each posting.
Key programs
Global university internships target current students; Explore Microsoft is aimed at first- and second-year undergrads (U.S. focus for many Explore roles). Discovery Program and other early-career options are also listed for students on the same hub.
Where to start
Filter by “Students” / internships and your location; create a career profile to apply and track status.
Job posts emphasize coding fundamentals, collaboration, and customer impact — not buzzwords alone.
Listings often cite C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python; expect strong data structures, debugging, and clear communication of tradeoffs.
Microsoft’s culture stresses learning, inclusion, and working across teams; behavioral answers should show ownership and how you work with others.
Many teams touch Azure, M365, or large-scale services — showing curiosity about the product and user impact helps in PM and SWE-style loops.
Compare programs and prep patterns across companies. More hubs related to Microsoft.
Polish your story and run structured practice before your loop.
Start for freePublic program info summarized from Microsoft Careers; always confirm on the live site