Senior Researcher, Deep Learning

Microsoft

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 8, 2027

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Below market

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Similar $228k
This role $177k
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This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $200,662–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $228k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 557 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Researcher, Deep Learning

Senior Researcher - Deep Learning joins the Deep Learning Group at Microsoft Research Redmond to advance state of the art research in deep learning, foundation models, and their applications. The role involves leading an independent research agenda while collaborating with other researchers, engineers, and product groups to achieve breakthroughs in fields such as neuro-symbolic reasoning, software engineering, program synthesis, question answering, multi-modal intelligence, interactive AI, and natural language processing. Candidates must possess a strong publication record in top-tier computer science venues and demonstrate the ability to develop original research agendas within a multi-disciplinary team environment. The work focuses on solving complex problems in computer vision, natural language processing, and multi-modality intelligence. Required expertise includes deep learning research and a proven track record of publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.

What you'll do

  • Lead an independent research agenda in deep learning and foundation models.
  • Conduct original research on neuro-symbolic reasoning, program synthesis, and multi-modal intelligence.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier computer science journals and conferences.
  • Develop advanced technologies for natural language processing and computer vision.
  • Translate research breakthroughs into practical products and services used worldwide.
  • Engage with the scientific community to share and advance AI research.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in a relevant field, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of research experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of research experience.
  • A record of publications in top-tier journals and conferences or papers accepted at top venues (preferred).
  • Ability to develop original research agendas.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Participation in the scientific community (preferred).
  • Passion for AI research (preferred).
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor (preferred).
  • Doctorate with 3+ years experience, Master's with 6+ years, or Bachelor's with 8+ years of experience (preferred).

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