Senior AI Researcher: LLMs & Multimodal Systems

MICROSOFT OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Research Asia Pacific (MSR Asia) in Singapore seeks exceptional Researchers to advance AI research, building next-generation AI models and systems that impact billions of users. You will work with world-class scientists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to push the boundaries of what is possible.

The role emphasizes research excellence, publication, and translating breakthroughs into production-ready solutions across Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD/ Masters in a relevant field with strong research track record.
• Solid foundation in mathematics (linear algebra, probability, optimization).
• Proficient programming in Python, C/C++ or similar.
• Strong self-learning ability and curiosity for new domains and tools.
• English proficiency for technical documentation and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational and frontier AI research in LLMs, multimodal AI, and AI systems.
• Design, develop, and evaluate next-generation AI models and systems.
• Publish influential research in top-tier venues and contribute to open-source efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into production-ready results.
• Identify high-impact research directions aligned with Microsoft's mission.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Mathematics

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-learning

Education

PhD in CS/EE/related

Masters in CS/EE

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

PyTorch

Distributed training

ML frameworks

Job description

Microsoft Research Asia Pacific (MSR Asia) in Singapore seeks exceptional Researchers to advance AI research, building next-generation AI models and systems that impact billions of users. You will work with world-class scientists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to push the boundaries of what is possible.

The role emphasizes research excellence, publication, and translating breakthroughs into production-ready solutions across Microsoft’s ecosystem.