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Responsibilities

In this role you will be doing a theoretical investigation of novel optical imaging concepts. You will be designing and developing optical components that can be integrated into cameras or sensing devices. Your days will be filled with doing simulations, reading related research papers, learning new methods and incorporating them into your work, getting feedback from collegues, presenting and reporting results.  

Our teams incubate advanced optical technologies, including dynamic and micro-optics and we design novel optical components deeply integrated with electronics.  You will help create these devices and build partnerships with Microsoft Research, as well as engineering and product development.  You will also work with cross-functional teams to productize these new technologies.  We're looking for the best and brightest to join us in designing for the future!  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing the last year of bachelor's or master's degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Electronics, Engineering with optics/photonics, or related field.
• Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship 
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computational physics/optics, Fourier optics, optical image formation and processing  
• Experience with optics, photonics, or physics simulations   
• Strong knowledge in MATLAB and some knowledge in Python is preferred 
• Experience with Zemax or a similar optical design software is not mandatory but a plus  
• Passion and curiousity for exploring new concepts and applying them to come up with new ideas and improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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For these roles we are only able to consider individuals studying at universities in Finland.

*We are focusing on individuals planning to conclude studying (having final graduation) in 2023. 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.