Microsoft · 1 day ago
Senior Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yrMicrosoft is seeking a Senior Researcher to join their Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research, focusing on query execution, data storage, and resource management for serverless cloud platforms. The role involves pursuing high-ambition research, building novel systems, and contributing innovations to Microsoft’s 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
Required
Doctorate (or currently pursuing) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant field
OR equivalent experience
A track record of research accomplishments, e.g., major conference publications (ACM SIGMOD, VLDB)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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