Principal Researcher-cloud and Ai Infrastructure
1 week ago
**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 highly skilled **Principal** **Researchers - Cloud and AI Infrastructure** in **Vancouver**, British Columbia**, with a keen interest in advancing cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure architecture, and chip design using AI technologies.
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.
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.
Embody our Culture and Values
**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 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.
- 3+ years’ experience in research related to infrastructure design, computer architecture, or artificial intelligence
**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 or designing hardware components and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, efficiency, etc.
Research Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $132,800 - CAD $247,200 per year. Find additional pay information here:
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Vancouver, Canada Microsoft Full time**Principal Researcher-Cloud and AI Infrastructure, Microsoft Research**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Date posted **May 13, 2024** - Job number **1700162** - Work site **Up to 50% work from home** - Travel **0-25**%** - Role type **Individual Contributor** - Profession **Research, Applied, & Data Sciences** - Discipline **Research...
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