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Senior Researcher - Systems and Networking, Microsoft Research

CompanyMicrosoft
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 23, 2025
About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Conduct research on state-of-the-art AI-driven system methods and technologies to identify opportunities for system innovation and acceleration. Develop and implement new methodologies, techniques, and algorithms for improving the performance, efficiency, and scalability of AI-driven systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to drive the development and deployment of innovative AI-driven system solutions. Stay current with the latest trends, research, and developments in AI, machine learning, and system architecture to ensure our systems remain at the forefront of innovation. Evaluate the performance of AI-driven systems and provide recommendations for improvement and optimization. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other relevant venues, and present research results to internal and external stakeholders. Mentor and guide other researchers and engineers in their research and development efforts. Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions to drive joint research projects and initiatives. Doctorate in computer science or relevant field OR equivalent experience Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years of 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 systems and networking, including experience with machine learning system, database, and networking technologies. Deep knowledge about the latest technical advancements such as Agent Systems, Vector Database, and ML Systems A track record of published research in the field of AI-driven system innovation is a plus.
Key Skills
AI-Driven SystemsSystem InnovationMethodologiesAlgorithmsPerformance OptimizationCollaborationMachine LearningData ScienceNetworking TechnologiesResearch PublicationMentoringCross-Functional TeamsAgent SystemsVector DatabaseML Systems
Categories
TechnologyScience & ResearchEngineeringData & Analytics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Conduct research on AI-driven system methods and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy innovative AI-driven system solutions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
226321
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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