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Microsoft · 4 days ago

Senior Researcher - AI Systems - Microsoft Research

positionRedmond, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $235K/yr
date3+ years exp

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Researcher specializing in Artificial Intelligence systems, Machine Learning, and high-performance computing. The role involves driving high-impact research and collaborating to advance AI infrastructure and production systems across the AI model lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Drive high-impact research in AI infrastructure, ML systems, HPC systems, with a focus on building large production-scale systems
Collaborate to develop and test out new ideas within existing or new collaborative teams
Build and maintain state of the art systems in this space
Collaborate in preparing technical papers and presentations

Qualification

Machine Learning systemsHigh-performance computingAI infrastructureLarge scale systemsMulti-disciplinary teamwork

Required

Doctorate (or are currently pursuing) in ML systems, high-performance computing, or relevant fields AND 3+ years related research experience

Preferred

3 years of experience building large scale AI infrastructure, ML systems, and/or HPC systems
Active participation in engineering efforts in the above areas, with involvement in building and maintaining systems
Active participation in research as demonstrated by publications
Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

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
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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Satya Nadella
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