Job Description

The AI Frontiers lab at Microsoft Research is seeking a Research Engineer to contribute to advanced AI research, particularly in reinforcement learning and large language models. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and improve AI capabilities, with opportunities to impact over a billion Microsoft customers.

Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science or relevant field AND 2+ years related experience
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience
OR Doctorate in Computer Science or related field
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 the field of AI, particularly 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.

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