Microsoft · 1 day ago
Senior Researcher - Deep Learning and Optimization - Microsoft Research
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. The Senior Researcher role focuses on innovating and conducting research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and optimization, while collaborating with a diverse team to develop novel algorithmic solutions and contribute to significant research breakthroughs.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop and implement novel algorithmic solutions in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product groups
Create innovative research prototypes and publish your work in leading conferences and/or journals
Contribute to research breakthroughs in the intersection of machine learning and optimization while given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in relevant field
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
PhD Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
OR equivalent experience
Experience in machine learning and LLMs (e.g., data curation, post-training, agentic frameworks)
Experience in optimization/algorithm design
Publication records in relevant conferences
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Company
Microsoft
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