Principal Researcher

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

11d•$142,800 - $304,200

About The Position

The Deep Learning Group at Microsoft Research Redmond advances the state of the art on deep learning, foundation models and their applications to neuro-symbolic reasoning, software engineering, program synthesis, question answering, multi-modal intelligence, interactive Artificial Intelligence (AI), and natural language processing. We regularly publish in top-tier computer science venues and collaborate with groups including Experiences and Devices, Core AI, and Bing. We seek a Principal Researcher with a demonstrated ability for independent research and a record of influential publications on deep learning, and its applications. This person would be passionate about the next generation of deep learning technologies, foundation models and their real-world impact on agentic coding, natural language processing, and multi-modality intelligence. We are particularly interested in candidates who thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and can lead independent research in our areas of focus. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.
Research ability demonstrated by a publication record of top-tier journal and conference publications or submitted/accepted papers in top venues (ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, ACL).
Experience with developing original research agendas.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Active participation in the scientific community.
Effective communication skills.
Passionate about AI research and making real-world impact.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 8+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 12+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead your own research agenda and collaborate with other researchers, engineers, and product groups.
Aim at research breakthroughs in the field.
Realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.