As a Senior Researcher in Software Engineering at Microsoft Research, you will contribute to advancing the design, building, and validation of complex systems. You will work closely with top researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of software engineering through impactful research. This role emphasizes the integration of AI technologies and formal methods in software engineering. You will have opportunities for growth and collaboration primarily on-site in Redmond.

• Doctorate in a relevant field or a Master's Degree with 3+ years of related research experience or a Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of related research experience or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience building large scale systems integrating rigorous methods and AI technologies for software engineering.
• Active participation in research as demonstrated by publications.
• Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Drive high-impact research in rigorous software engineering integrating AI technologies.
• Collaborate to develop and test out new ideas within existing or new collaborative teams.
• Build and maintain state of the art systems in this space.
• Collaborate in preparing technical papers and presentations.

• 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.