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US Posted 88 days ago $142,800–$274,800 / year
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TL;DR

We are seeking a Principal Researcher to join our esteemed Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research, where you will contribute high-ambition research on data systems and innovative solutions for serverless cloud platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with team members to develop novel systems that enhance Microsoft’s products such as SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. You will also publish influential papers in top conferences like ACM SIGMOD and VLDB, driving significant innovations in query execution, resource management, and data preparation techniques. Ideal candidates possess a doctoral degree in Computer Science or related fields with extensive research experience, expertise in modern hardware, and proficiency in AI and ML for data management challenges.

Skills

SQL Azure SQL Database Power BI Excel Dynamics 365 ACM SIGMOD VLDB IEEE ICDE Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Cloud Platforms Distributed Systems Resource Management Low-code Data Transformations Modern Hardware CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-ambition research on data systems, integrating novel hardware and AI.
  • Develop and deploy innovative data management systems for cloud platforms.
  • Contribute cutting-edge innovations to Microsoft’s existing products and services.
  • Publish significant research findings in top-tier conferences like ACM SIGMOD.
  • Lead or significantly contribute to academic publications in the field of data systems.
  • Tackle ambitious research challenges related to query execution and resource management.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Computer Science or related field with 3+ years of research experience.
  • Track record of significant research accomplishments, including major conference publications.
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
  • Expertise in distributed query execution and resource management for cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with applying AI and Machine Learning techniques to data systems challenges.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern hardware and its implications for data storage and processing.

Market check

Salary context

This $139,900–$274,800 range sits above 71% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$139,900–$234,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$164,250–$211,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 534 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 488 roles with salary data.

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