Principal Research Engineer – Generative AI – AI Frontiers

Job Description

The Principal Research Engineer position at Microsoft Research AI Frontiers lab offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards advancing Artificial Intelligence capabilities through cutting-edge research in reinforcement learning, reasoning, and agentic AI.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science or relevant field AND 6+ years related experience
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 4+ years related experience
• OR Doctorate in Computer Science or related field AND 3+ years related experience
• OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year(s) experience developing with Python and Pytorch/JAX

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and implement technology research projects in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product groups
• Contribute to research breakthroughs in Large Language Models, reasoning, and agentic AI
• Embody the culture and values of Microsoft

Benefits

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.