Senior Researcher - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Microsoft Research

Microsoft

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Cambridge, MA Posted 97 days ago $119,800–$234,700 / year
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TL;DR

Join Microsoft Research New England as a Senior Researcher where you will lead an independent research program in AI and Machine Learning, contributing to cutting-edge theoretical and applied projects. You will collaborate with a diverse team including researchers, data scientists, engineers, and program managers across various disciplines such as healthcare, computational biology, and economics. Your daily work involves defining your research agenda, publishing at top venues, and integrating innovative ideas into global products and services. Required qualifications include a PhD in machine learning, AI, statistics, or related fields, along with a strong publication record. Ideal candidates will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity.

Skills

Python C++ Java R MATLAB TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker Azure GitHub CI/CD Git Linux

What you'll do

  • Define and lead an independent research agenda in AI or ML.
  • Publish findings at top-tier academic conferences and journals.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on cutting-edge projects.
  • Engage with local academic communities to foster knowledge exchange.
  • Contribute to the development of products and services globally.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate or equivalent experience in machine learning, AI, statistics, or related field.
  • Strong research ability demonstrated through conference publications and/or journal articles.
  • Ability to define and pursue an independent research agenda.
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on cutting-edge projects.
  • Passion for crafting and pursuing innovative research programs independently.
  • Commitment to contributing to a diverse and inclusive research environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $119,800–$234,700 range sits above 40% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$246,150

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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