The Senior Researcher - Security role at Microsoft Research Redmond focuses on advancing data-driven security through the design and development of next-generation intrusion detection systems. The team leverages extensive security event data to enhance detection capabilities against sophisticated attacks. Candidates will collaborate with researchers and engineers, applying advanced data processing techniques to achieve near-real-time detection. This position emphasizes the importance of transitioning research into practical applications that have a real-world impact.

• Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of related research experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of related research experience.
• A PhD or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field with a research background in security, machine learning, or data mining.

• Analyze large-scale, heterogeneous security event logs spanning various platforms.
• Develop and train novel machine learning and statistical models for intrusion detection and anomaly detection.
• Design and prototype scalable data processing and analytics platforms for high-volume security data.
• Explore and apply advanced techniques such as graph-based modeling and streaming computation.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineering partners to transition research ideas into practical systems.
• Publish and present research results in top security and data management venues.

• 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.