Principal Researcher-Cloud and AI Infrastructure, Microsoft Research

Microsoft Innovation Center; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Researcher specializing in Cloud and AI Infrastructure. This role involves advancing hardware technologies, optimizing performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to innovate solutions. Join a world-class research environment that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. With a focus on respect and integrity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts millions globally. If you have a passion for AI and infrastructure design, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field with 3+ years of related research experience.
• Experience in infrastructure design and AI research.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze emerging hardware technologies and trends.
• Design and optimize hardware components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Design

AI Technologies

Hardware Optimization

Computer Architecture

Research Methodology

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Job description

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Overview

Microsoft Research (MSR) is a world-renowned industrial research laboratory with over 1,000 computer scientists working across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands.

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Researchers-Cloud and AI Infrastructure in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a keen interest in advancing cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure architecture and chip design using AI technologies.

Over the past 30 years, our scientists have conducted world-class computer science research, leading to advancements in our products and services that have positively impacted millions of lives and positioned Microsoft at the forefront of digital transformation.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, encouraging collaboration and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze emerging hardware technologies, trends, and advancements.
• Design and optimize hardware components, systems, and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Conduct simulations, tests, and validations to meet specifications and performance goals.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models to demonstrate new hardware technologies.
• Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Partner with manufacturing vendors to transition designs into deployable systems.
• Document research findings, design decisions, and technical specifications.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience, OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in research related to infrastructure design, computer architecture, or AI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience, OR equivalent experience.
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or key contributor.
• Participation in top conferences in relevant research domains.
• Experience in hardware component and architecture optimization or design.

Role

Research Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $132,800 - CAD $247,200 per year. Additional pay information can be found here.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For accommodations due to disability, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.