Locations: New York City, NY | Cambridge, MA | Redmond, WA
At Microsoft Research’s AI Frontiers Lab, we are driving the next wave of AI innovation, exploring uncharted territories in foundation models, multi-agent systems, and learning platforms. Our mission is bold: to redefine the capabilities, efficiency, and safety of AI while creating real-world impact across industries.
Join us as a Senior Researcher and be part of a team shaping the future of AI through cutting-edge research in Large Action Models (LAMs) and Large Language Models (LLMs). From advancing foundation models to creating multi-agent AI platforms, you’ll have the opportunity to drive breakthrough innovations that push boundaries and deliver solutions with global reach.
What We’re Working On
Our team tackles some of the most exciting challenges in AI research, including:
- Pre-training Next-Gen Models: Advancing language, action, and multimodal foundation models.
- Alignment and Post-Training: Instruction tuning, reinforcement learning from feedback, and ensuring AI systems align with human values.
- Continual Learning: Enabling AI to adapt, evolve, and improve over time through interactive learning.
- Specialization: Customizing models to excel in specific applications, from gaming to robotics to productivity tools.
- Multi-Agent Systems: Designing and orchestrating agents that collaborate effectively, incorporating human feedback and oversight.
At the AI Frontiers Lab, your ideas won’t just stay on paper—they’ll be brought to life, integrated into Microsoft products and services used by millions worldwide.
Your Role
As a Senior Researcher, you will:
- Lead groundbreaking research projects, from concept to implementation, in areas like LAMs, LLMs, and multi-agent systems.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and product teams to transform ideas into scalable solutions.
- Contribute to state-of-the-art research, publishing in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, and CVPR.
- Design and optimize large-scale machine learning pipelines, advancing AI model pre-training, fine-tuning, and continual learning.
- Explore theoretical foundations, developing new algorithms, theorems, and proofs that drive the evolution of AI systems.
What You Bring
You are a visionary researcher with a passion for solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on the world.
Required Qualifications:
- A PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
- Proven research excellence demonstrated by publications in top-tier AI/ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of post-PhD research experience in deep learning, reinforcement learning, or related fields.
- Expertise in large-scale transformer/LLM pre-training, fine-tuning, and behavior cloning.
- Experience designing, optimizing, and running large-scale machine learning pipelines.
- Strong theoretical foundations with a track record of developing novel algorithms and proofs.
- Hands-on experience building data collection and curation pipelines.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a keen interest in real-world applications of AI.
Why Microsoft Research?
Microsoft Research (MSR) offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where innovation thrives. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Unmatched Resources: Access diverse datasets, cutting-edge tools, and a global network of researchers.
- Real-World Impact: Solve real-world challenges and see your work integrated into products like Office, Azure, and more.
- Open Knowledge Sharing: Publish your work openly, attend top-tier conferences, and collaborate with leading academic institutions.
- Culture of Empowerment: Join a workplace that values respect, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring everyone can thrive.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a generous compensation package, comprehensive healthcare, and access to resources that support your personal and professional growth.
Join Us in Pushing AI’s Limits
If you’re ready to expand the frontier of AI and redefine what’s possible, we want to hear from you. At Microsoft Research, your ideas will shape the future.
Apply now to join the AI Frontiers Lab and be part of a team making a global impact with cutting-edge research.
Base Salary Range: $117,200 – $229,200 (higher ranges in NYC and SF). Learn more about our compensation and benefits.
