Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Senior Principal Researcher - Cloud and AI Infrastructure - Microsoft Research
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on transforming the future of artificial intelligence. They are seeking a Senior Principal Researcher to advance cloud and AI infrastructure architecture, collaborating with diverse teams to address complex challenges and drive innovative solutions.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
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
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models to demonstrate new hardware technologies and applications
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
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 7+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Doctorate in relevant field AND 8+ years related research experience
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 12+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 15+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
3+ years' experience in research related to infrastructure design, computer architecture, or artificial intelligence
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
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1MKey Investors
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