Overview
As one of the world's leading industrial research laboratories, Microsoft Research has more than 1,000 computer scientists working in labs across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada and Netherlands. In past 30 years, Microsoft scientists have not only carried out world-class computer science research, but also transferred the advanced technologies into our products and services that have changed millions of people¡¯s lives and ensured that Microsoft is at the forefront of digital transformation.
Now we are looking for Researchers in areas such as AI Infrastructure (Systems/Networking/Architecture), Wireless sensing and Mobile Systems and Computer Hardware. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those research areas.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in relevant field AND 1+ years related research experience.
- Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
- Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
- Experience in optimizing or designing hardware & mobile components and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, efficiency, etc.
- Background in systems and networking, including experience with computer hardware, software, networking, architecture and mobile
- A track record of published research in the field of AI-driven system innovation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research on one or more of the following areas: AI Infrastructure (Systems/Networking/Architecture), Wireless sensing and Mobile Systems and Computer Hardware
- Identify important future research directions and articulate a compelling vision to lead the field(s) towards the future, with the potential for significant business and/or societal impact.
- Stay abreast of the state-of-the-art insights, tools, technologies, or methods being used in the research community. Apply deep subject matter expert knowledge of specialized tools/methods to support research project planning. Evaluate insights based on their impact and value.
- Drive a research agenda through one or more projects, resulting in the development of new algorithms, prototypes, theories, tools, methods, analyses, insights, or data collections within specific subareas or across a broad research domain.
- Foster collaborative relationships with relevant product and business groups, both internal and external to the organization, and serve as an expert resource, providing expertise or technology to support their needs.
- Collaborate with other researchers or research groups to contribute to and advance a shared research agenda. Review papers, organize workshops or conference sessions, and publish papers as the lead author in high-quality conferences and journals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software researchers, designers, and engineers, to identify hardware & mobile requirements and develop innovative solutions.
- Partner with manufacturing vendors and production teams to transition innovative designs and concepts into deployable systems.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.