Senior Researcher
Join the PROSE team at Microsoft, which is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) for both end-users and programmers. PROSE is a key part of Microsoft’s flagship products like Excel, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, and Power Platform, affecting millions worldwide. The team specializes in program synthesis by combining machine learning (ML) and logical reasoning techniques, with a notable track record in academic recognition and real-world product impact. Microsoft invites passionate researchers in ML, data science, and software engineering to explore innovative AI solutions with global influence.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: Microsoft
Job Number: 1777454
Posted On: October 18, 2024
Work Type: Full-Time, Up to 100% Remote
Travel: 0-25%
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct groundbreaking AI research with applications in code and data platforms like Visual Studio and Excel.
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers (PMs) to deploy your research innovations.
- Publish in top-tier academic venues and engage with the broader academic community.
- Mentor interns and research fellows, and collaborate with academic partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field (candidates near completion will be considered).
- At least 2 AI-related publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL).
- Demonstrated leadership in research through at least one top-tier publication.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., prompt tuning, fine-tuning).
- Familiarity with transformer-based models and reinforcement learning for LLMs.
- Interests in applying ML to software engineering or data analysis tasks.
- Industrial research experience, including internship positions.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Collaboration experience across multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Microsoft?
Microsoft is committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees thrive in a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration, with a growth mindset that drives innovation to solve global challenges. As part of this team, you will be at the forefront of AI research with a direct path to impacting millions of users.
If you're ready to contribute to the future of AI and its applications in real-world software platforms, this role offers a unique opportunity to bridge advanced research with global impact.