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Microsoft · 1 week ago

Principal Researcher - Deep Learning - Microsoft Research

positionRedmond, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $275K/yr
date3+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. They are seeking a Principal Researcher to lead independent research in deep learning and its applications, collaborating with various teams to drive research breakthroughs and impact real-world applications.

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Responsibilities

As a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, you lead your own research agenda and collaborate with other researchers, engineers, and product groups
As a member of a world-class research organization, you are expected to aim at research breakthroughs in the field and will be given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide

Qualification

Deep LearningArtificial IntelligenceResearch experiencePublication recordCollaborative workPassionate about AIEffective communication

Required

PhD in Computer Science or related field with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related areas AND 3+ years related experience + OR equivalent experience

Preferred

PhD in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience + OR equivalent experience
Research experience within Deep Learning for AI
Research ability demonstrated by a publication record of top-tier journal and conference publications or submitted/accepted papers in top venues (NNACL, EACL, ACL)
Experience with developing original research agendas
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Active participation in the scientific community
Effective communication skills
Passionate about AI research

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
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1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
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