Senior Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence, Microsoft Research

4 weeks ago


Vancouver Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA Microsoft Full time

Microsoft Research (MSR), a leading industrial research laboratory comprised of over 1,000 computer scientists working across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands.

We are currently seeking a Senior Researcher in the area of Artificial Specialized Intelligence located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a keen interest in developing cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those areas.

Over the past 30 years, our scientists have not only conducted world-class computer science research but also integrated advanced technologies into our products and services, positively impacting millions of lives and propelling Microsoft to the forefront of digital transformation.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven systems.
  • Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events.
  • Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in computer science or relevant field
    • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience.
    OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
  • Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
  • Background in system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies.
  • Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc.
  • A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus.
  • Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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.

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