Microsoft and CMU Team Up to Train Early Career Software Engineers

Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University have joined forces to create a program aimed at educating early career software engineers on how to effectively utilize AI tools in their work. The Preceptorship for AI-accelerated Software Engineering (PRAISE) program allows Microsoft employees to take online courses at CMU's Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science while receiving mentorship from senior engineers at Microsoft.

The program seeks to bridge the gap between traditional education and the rapidly changing landscape of software engineering in the age of AI. Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Russinovich, emphasized that while AI tools can greatly enhance the work of senior engineers, they still require the guidance and judgment of junior engineers.

The PRAISE program, a collaboration between Microsoft and CMU, aims to provide a comprehensive education that combines computer science research with practical applications in software development.