Senior Researcher - Systems and Networking, Microsoft Research

Microsoft Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Researcher in Vancouver to explore advanced AI-driven methods for systems innovation. This role offers the opportunity to drive research agendas and collaborate with diverse teams to push for novel applications in systems and networking. Candidates should have a doctorate in computer science or related fields and a strong background in AI and machine learning systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in computer science or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of related research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI-driven system methods for innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop AI solutions.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed venues.

Skills

AI-driven methods

Machine Learning

Systems and Networking

Research Experience

Education

Doctorate in Computer Science

Doctorate in a Relevant Field

Tools

Vector Databases

ML Systems

Job description

Microsoft Research (MSR), a leading industrial research laboratory comprising over 1,000 computer scientists across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands.

We are currently seeking a Senior Researcher in the area of Systems and Networking, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a keen interest in exploring advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven methods for systems, thereby expediting overall system innovation. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications in these areas.

Over the past 30 years, our scientists have conducted world-class computer science research and integrated advanced technologies into our products and services, positively impacting millions of lives and propelling Microsoft to the forefront of digital transformation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Doctorate in computer science or a relevant field OR equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Doctorate in a relevant field AND 2+ years of related research experience
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
• Experience participating in top conferences in relevant research domains
• Background in systems and networking, including experience with machine learning systems, databases, and networking technologies
• Deep knowledge of the latest technical advancements such as Agent Systems, Vector Databases, and ML Systems
• A track record of published research in AI-driven system innovation is a plus

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.

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Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• 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 to improve 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 develop and deploy 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 venues, and present results to stakeholders
• Mentor and guide other researchers and engineers in their R&D efforts
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions on joint research projects