Microsoft Explore Engineering Internship 2027: Paid Opportunity for First-Year Students in the USA - Global South Opportunities

Microsoft has opened applications for its Explore Program Engineering Internship for first-year university students in Redmond, Washington, USA, offering an opportunity for aspiring technology profess

The Microsoft Explore Internship is intended for students who are at an early stage of their undergraduate studies.

Applicants must currently be pursuing a full-time Bachelor’s degree.

At the time of application, candidates must be enrolled in the first year of a four-year undergraduate degree programme.

Applicants must also have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course or equivalent and one semester of calculus or equivalent by the start of the programme.

Microsoft lists an interest in pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related technical field as a preferred qualification.

Students who are considering technical careers and want to gain professional experience early in their university studies may therefore find the Explore programme particularly relevant.

Interested students should review the official Microsoft Careers listing for Job Number 200042630, titled “Explore Program Engineering Internship Opportunities: First-Year Students, Redmond.”

Applicants should ensure that they meet the first-year degree, computer science and calculus requirements before submitting their application.

The application window begins in November 2026, with applications accepted during the first week of each month through February, subject to positions remaining available.