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Senior Researcher - Deep Learning - Microsoft Research

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/10/2026

Compensation

$119,800 - $261,000 per year

PhD Entry-Level
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Researcher – Deep Learning role at Microsoft Research Redmond focuses on advancing deep learning technologies and their applications in various fields such as computer vision and natural language processing. The team is dedicated to publishing in top-tier venues and collaborating with Microsoft product groups. Candidates should have a strong background in independent research and a passion for the impact of deep learning technologies. The position offers the opportunity to lead research agendas and contribute to meaningful advancements in AI.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated research ability with a publication record in top-tier journals and conferences.
  • Ability to develop original research agendas.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Passion for AI research.

Responsibilities

  • Lead your own research agenda and collaborate with other researchers and engineers.
  • Aim for research breakthroughs in the field of deep learning.
  • Realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.
  • Participate in the scientific community and contribute to academic publications.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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