The Senior Researcher position at Microsoft Research's Data Systems Group focuses on advancing research in query execution, data storage, and resource management for serverless cloud platforms. The team values candidates with expertise in AI and Machine Learning to tackle data management challenges. Successful research has previously influenced Microsoft products like SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and contributing to significant advancements in data systems.

• Doctorate or currently pursuing a doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field.
• A track record of research accomplishments, including major conference publications.
• Familiarity with traditional SQL or big data systems cloud platforms.
• Expertise in key components of data systems such as distributed query execution and resource management for cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of modern hardware.

• Pursue high-ambition research on data systems in collaboration with other members of the research lab.
• Build and deploy novel systems.
• Contribute significant innovations to Microsoft's products and services.
• Publish papers on significant research results.
• Embody the culture and values of Microsoft.

• 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.