Senior Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence
Microsoft Research
About the role
Senior Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence at Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exciting expansion into the Redmond and 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven system.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exciting expansion into the Redmond and 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.
Job Details
Salary Range
$119,800 - $234,700/yearly
Location
Redmond, Washington, United States of America
Employment Type
Full-Time
Original Posting
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