Principal Researcher - CoreAI

Job Description

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Researcher - CoreAI with expertise in large-scale model training, data curation, and hands-on coding to develop advanced AI technologies for a variety of Microsoft products.

Requirements

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years of coding experience in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and Triton
• 3+ years of experience in data curation and synthesis, creating and refining datasets to optimize training outcomes
• 3+ years of proven ability to design and scale training infrastructure and pipelines in production environments
• 3+ years of large-scale model training - especially with LLMs, SLMs, multimodal, or code-specific models
• Prior research publication record with over 3000 citations

Responsibilities

• Perform large-scale model training - Especially with LLMs, SLMs, multimodal, or code-specific models
• Perform data curation and synthesis - Creating and refining datasets to optimize training outcomes
• Hands-on coding - write efficient, production-quality code and debug complex training jobs
• Work on both proprietary and open-source frameworks - Demonstrated proficiency in training pipelines and architecture
• Full-stack modeling responsibility - From data ingestion and training to evaluation and inference management
• Contribute to or build on existing innovations like technical report of the well-known models
• Develop novel AI solutions that bridge language, vision, and code understanding
• Help develop models powering tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and VS Code suggestions
• Embody our Culture and Values

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