Senior Researcher - Microsoft

If you are interested in doing cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and software systems in a research lab where your work can have a direct impact on commercial products, we encourage you to apply for this position. The Systems Research Group in Microsoft Research Redmond is devoted to advancing the state of the art in cloud computing, software systems, and operating systems, while making systems intelligent, reliable, secure, scalable, manageable, fast, and efficient.

Microsoft Research provides a collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment for some of the world’s best researchers and engineers. Together, we strive to create innovative solutions to computing’s toughest challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere.

Successful candidates will be expected to transform research ideas into concrete systems; report on their findings at top technical venues; interact closely with Microsoft’s product groups; and, as they become more senior, mentor new team members in support of their career goals. If you thrive in environments of “deep thinking” and fast-paced entrepreneurial execution, then this is the place for you.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, or a related field
  • or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed CS conferences/journals, including at least one publication in ASPLOS, EuroSys, FAST, HPCA, ISCA, MICRO, NSDI, OSDI, PLDI, POPL, S&P, SIGCOMM, SIGMETRICS, SIGMOD, SOSP, USENIX ATC, USENIX Security, or VLDB.
• Interests in applying machine learning techniques to improve the correctness and efficiency of software systems
• Interests in improving the correctness and efficiency of systems that contain machine learning modules
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated leadership potential in research

With this posting, we seek researcher candidates with PhDs and a proven track record of published papers. The ideal candidate is quick to learn and adapt, is skilled at effective communication, and has the ability to develop an original research agenda while still being a team player.

As part of your application please upload:

A current CV

An academic research statement (approximately 2-4 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.Learn more about base pay ranges and pay equity: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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