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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
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As a Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft Research (MSR), you will join a multidisciplinary team shaping the future of AI infrastructure by translating early-stage research into shippable cloud AI capabilities. Your day-to-day involves partnering with researchers and Azure engineering teams to develop technical roadmaps, manage external suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of critical dependencies. You will define success criteria for moving prototypes to general availability, aligning cross-functional teams across MSR, Azure, and the supplier ecosystem. Key responsibilities include designing technical solutions that span models, systems, and hardware, making data-driven recommendations, and validating use cases against live workloads at cloud scale. The role requires a strong background in computer engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, or related fields, with experience in program management and knowledge of optics/photonics, networking, and simulation tools.