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Microsoft · 18 hours ago

Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research

positionRedmond, WA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $275K/yr
date3+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. They are seeking a Principal Researcher with expertise in data systems to pursue high-ambition research, build novel systems, and contribute innovations to their products and services.

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Responsibilities

Pursue high-ambition research on data systems in collaboration with other members of the research lab
Build and deploy novel systems
Contribute significant innovations to Microsoft’s products and services
Publish papers on significant research results
Embody our culture and values

Qualification

Data systems expertiseAIMachine LearningQuery executionCloud platformsResearch publicationInnovationCollaborationGrowth mindset

Required

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience + OR equivalent experience
A track record of research accomplishments, e.g., major conference publications (ACM SIGMOD, VLDB)

Preferred

Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience) OR equivalent experience
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Appetite for undertaking ambitious research challenges
Familiarity with traditional SQL or big data systems cloud platforms
Expertise in key components of data systems, e.g., distributed query execution, resource management for cloud platforms, low-code data transformations
In-depth knowledge of modern hardware
Experience with applying AI and Machine Learning techniques for challenges in data systems

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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