Ai Research Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in machine learning and generative AI, with experience in algorithmic and systems design. Your expertise spans across cloud infrastructure and GPU architecture, allowing you to tackle complex efficiency challenges in modern AI systems. You are comfortable working with large-scale serving systems and have a keen interest in hardware- and kernel-level optimizations. Your ability to communicate research findings effectively, both internally and externally, is a key strength.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with research and product teams to drive mid- and long-term product innovation. You have a proven track record of taking research ideas from prototyping through validation and into production, ensuring real-world impact. Your analytical mindset enables you to identify high-impact problems and develop innovative solutions that enhance productivity across platforms.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for advancing efficiency across the AI stack, focusing on areas such as batching, routing, scheduling, caching, and endpoint configuration. You will explore co-design techniques that integrate algorithms with systems and hardware, driving research that leads to measurable improvements in AI performance. Your work will involve close collaboration with various teams to prototype and validate new ideas, ensuring they align with Microsoft's goals for AI-driven productivity.

You will communicate your research through internal technical reports, academic publications, and open-source releases, contributing to the broader AI community. Your role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, from identifying problems to deploying solutions that have a tangible impact on users. You will also engage in discussions about the future of AI and its applications within Microsoft 365, helping to shape the direction of AI technologies in productivity tools.

What we offer

At Microsoft, you will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of AI research and development. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will directly influence the future of AI in productivity. You will have access to cutting-edge resources and the opportunity to work on projects that reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in redefining productivity through AI.