Senior Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence - Microsoft Research

Job Description

Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab is seeking a Senior Researcher in the area of Artificial Specialized Intelligence to develop cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios, with a focus on integrating intelligent systems across computing layers.

Requirements

• Doctorate in computer science or relevant field OR equivalent experience
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
• Background in system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies
• Deep knowledge about large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning, and low-precision training/inference
• Track record of published research in AI or system innovation

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into AI-driven systems
• Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals
• Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers to foster innovation

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect