Job Details
Posted date: Feb 02, 2026
There have been 2 jobs posted with the title of Discovery Program: Internship Opportunities for High School Seniors, Redmond all time at Microsoft.Category: Software Development
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment type: Internship
Work location type: Fully on-site
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewDiscover how your passions and interest in technology/STEM can evolve into a career in tech at Microsoft and beyond. This paid, four-week summer program offers an exciting opportunity to get valuable experience prior to starting college. Discovery interns participate in a curriculum designed to introduce core computer science concepts, develop career readiness skills, and receive mentorship from Microsoft employees while gaining hands-on project experience. Please note that Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position due to the nature of the role. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Learns core computer science concepts.Gains hands-on project experience under the guidance of Microsoft employees.Develops an understanding of Microsoft’s history, culture, and technologies.Practices career readiness skills.Receives mentorship from Microsoft employees.
Qualifications
Required QualificationsAt least 16 years old at time of internship.Available to work full-time onsite for four consecutive weeks (July 13-August 7, 2026). High school senior graduating from high school prior to program start date and enrolling in a bachelor's degree program in fall 2026. Live and/or attend high school within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington.Completed pre-calculus, an equivalent, or 3 consecutive years of math by the start of the program.Member of or participant in one of the following Microsoft-sponsored organizations:College Success FoundationComputing for AllRainier ScholarsTechnology Access FoundationUW Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub)Washington MESAYour application is not considered complete without the following information at the end of your resume document:List of any colleges/universities to which you have applied and/or been accepted.Intended major(s). Please share if you are a member of or affiliated with any Microsoft-sponsored extracurricular and/or academic support organization(s) and provide 1-2 sentences about your involvement. The base pay rate for this internship is USD $26.00 per hour. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay*Discovery interns are not eligible for healthcare benefits or a fitness club membership, but they have access to paid sick time (accrued at .03846 hour, per hour worked), paid federal holidays, software discounts, and a bus pass.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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