Senior Researcher - Artificial Specialized Intelligence - Microsoft Research

**Overview** Microsoft Research (MSR), a leading industrial research laboratory, comprises over 1,000 computer scientists working across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands. We are currently seeking a **Senior Researcher** in the area of  Artificial Specialized Intelligence located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a keen interest in developing cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those areas. Over the past 30 years, our scientists have not only conducted world-class computer science research but also integrated advanced technologies into our products and services, positively impacting millions of lives and propelling Microsoft to the forefront of digital transformation #MSRR #Research *At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.* **Responsibilities** - Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven system. - Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development. - Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events. - Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team. **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications:** - Doctorate in relevant field - OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience - OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience. - OR equivalent experience. **Additional/Preferred Qualifications:** - Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience - OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience - OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 8+ years related research experience - OR equivalent experience. - Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor. - Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain. - Background in system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies. - Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc. - A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus. - Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $114,400 - CAD $203,900 per year. Find additional pay information here: Research Sciences IC4 - L'échelle salariale de base typique pour ce rôle dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 114,400 $ CAD à 203,900 $ CAD par année. Pour plus d'information au sujet de la rémunération, veuillez cliquer ici: Ce poste sera ouvert pendant au moins cinq jours et les candidatures seront acceptées de façon continue jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. --- Microsoft est un employeur offrant l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. 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