Senior Researcher, Data Systems

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
145 days ago
Closes
Aug 1, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Researcher, Data Systems

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The Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research is hiring a Senior Researcher to join their team of experts focusing on cutting-edge research in query execution, data storage, resource management for serverless cloud platforms, and data preparation. This role involves pursuing high-ambition research projects, building and deploying novel systems, contributing significant innovations to Microsoft’s products like SQL Server and Azure SQL Database, and publishing influential papers at top conferences such as ACM SIGMOD and VLDB. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field with experience in leveraging AI and ML for data management challenges, familiarity with traditional SQL and big data cloud platforms, and expertise in distributed query execution and modern hardware.

Skills

SQL Azure SQL Database Power BI Excel Dynamics 365 ACM SIGMOD VLDB IEEE ICDE CI/CD Python R Java C++ Hadoop Spark Kubernetes AWS AI ML PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-ambition research on data systems and novel technologies.
  • Develop and deploy innovative data systems solutions.
  • Integrate significant innovations into Microsoft’s products and services.
  • Publish influential papers at top conferences like ACM SIGMOD, VLDB.
  • Apply AI and ML techniques to address challenges in data management.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Track record of major conference publications (e.g., ACM SIGMOD, VLDB).
  • Expertise in distributed query execution and resource management.
  • Familiarity with traditional SQL and big data cloud platforms.
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques to data systems challenges.

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