The Senior Researcher position at Microsoft Research (MSR) AI Frontiers focuses on advancing AI in areas such as agentic systems and ecosystems. The team is dedicated to innovative research that impacts real-world applications and fosters collaboration with leading academic institutions. Candidates will work on projects involving advanced agentic capabilities and human-agent interaction, contributing to the development of practical solutions. The role emphasizes a supportive environment for multidisciplinary work and the release of open-source tools and models.

• Doctorate (or currently pursuing) in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Publication record as a lead author or essential contributor at top venues such as CHI, NeurIPS, UIST, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, AAAI, ICAPS.
• Doctorate in Computer Science or relevant field AND 2 years related research experience or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience working with large foundation models and state-of-the-art AI/ML frameworks and toolkits.
• Demonstrated software engineering experience building and deploying prototypes, applications, or open-source technologies.
• Hands-on experience evaluating AI models or systems.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams with effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Strategically recognize and address unmet needs in industry or knowledge to create novel solutions.
• Involve multiple players in the creation or development of novel products, processes, or research streams.
• Identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Make decisions in a fast-paced environment while considering alternatives and factors.
• Use an empirical method of acquiring knowledge through careful observation and experimentation.

• 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.