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Senior Researcher - Artificial Specialized Intelligence, Microsoft Research

CompanyMicrosoft
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 23, 2025
About The Company
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About the Role
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. Doctorate in computer science or relevant field 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.
Key Skills
Artificial IntelligenceLarge Foundation ModelsResearch PrototypesSoftware DevelopmentPublishing ResearchCollaborationSystem ArchitectureComputer HardwareNetworking TechnologiesInstruction FinetuningReinforcement LearningLow-Precision TrainingSelf-Reward ModelingContinuous LearningAI ResearchDomain-Specific Applications
Categories
TechnologyScience & ResearchSoftwareData & AnalyticsEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into AI-driven systems. Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring documentation and adherence to best practices.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
226321
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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