Senior Researcher

Microsoft Research Asia - Vancouver lab , located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC, Canada, our lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exciting expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. We’re on a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging the gap between cutting-edge general AI and the specialized, real-world applications that drive meaningful impact.

We are seeking highly skilled Senior Researcher in the areas of Cloud and AI Infrastructure, with a keen interest in advancing cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure architecture, and chip design using AI technologies.

At the Vancouver Lab, we focus on deeply integrating intelligent systems across every layer of computing-from infrastructure to the physical environment. This means working at the intersection of AI, human interaction, and environmental context through a dynamic, co-evolutionary process.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of intelligent systems, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those areas.

Design and optimize hardware components, systems, and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Conduct simulations, tests, and validations to ensure hardware designs meet required specifications and performance goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software researchers, designers, and engineers, to identify hardware requirements and develop innovative solutions.
Document research findings, design decisions, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the organization.

Doctorate in relevant field
Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years of 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 components and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, efficiency, and etc.


Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $114,400 - CAD $203,900 per year.
Research Sciences IC4 - L'échelle salariale de base typique pour ce rôle dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 114,400 $ CAD à 203,900 $ CAD par année.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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