Principal Researcher-hardware-ai Infrastructure

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Microsoft Full time

**Microsoft Research** (MSR) is a world-renowned industrial research laboratory with over 1,000 computer scientists working across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands.

We are seeking **Principal Researchers** - **Hardware **in **Vancouver, British Columbia**, with a keen interest in advancing cloud **AI infrastructure** using cutting-edge technologies.

As a valued team member, you will:

- be instrumental in researching, evaluating, and innovating novel and emerging hardware technologies, trends, and best practices for future infrastructure.
- explore AI-centric system methods to enhance automation and accelerate hardware design innovations.
- collaborate extensively with internal and external leaders and specialists,
- provide strategic advice and suggestions for designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing infrastructure tailored to meet the needs of future AI customers.

Over the past 30 years, our scientists have conducted world-class computer science research, leading to advancements in our products and services that have positively impacted millions of people’s lives and positioned Microsoft at the forefront of digital transformation.

**Responsibilities**:

- In this role, you will investigate and analyze emerging hardware technologies, trends, and advancements to stay ahead of the industry.
- 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.
- Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions by staying informed about industry’s best practices and standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software researchers, designers, and engineers, to identify hardware requirements and develop innovative solutions.
- Partner with manufacturing vendors and production teams to transition innovative designs and concepts into deployable systems.
- Document research findings, design decisions, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the organization.

**Qualifications**:
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
- Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
- OR equivalent experience.

**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
- Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ 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.
- Experience in optimizing hardware components, systems, and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.

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