Member of Technical Staff, AI Multimodal - MAI Superintelligence Team at Microsoft

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Deep Learning, Multimodal Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Distributed Systems, Collaboration, Algorithm Development, Model Architecture, Data Engineering, Experimentation, Scientific Analysis, Innovation, Attention to Detail, Technical Leadership, Ablation Studies, Product Feedback, Training Efficiency

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance and product deployment. The Multimodal team at Microsoft AI tackles some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI. We are looking for outstanding individuals excited about contributing to the next generation of systems that will transform the field. In particular, we are looking for candidates who: Have proven expertise in areas of interest, evidenced by an exceptional publication track record and/or significant technical leadership in high-impact projects. Exhibit strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making. Have experience and/or in-depth understandings about large-scale distributed systems. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Develop algorithms, design model architectures, conduct experiments, champion measurement and evaluation, innovate datasets and data pipelines Improve training and deployment efficiency, paying careful attention to detail, persevering, and learning from everyone’s attempts whether successful or not. Follow a rigorous data-driven approach grounded in meticulous ablation studies and scientific analysis Innovate and iterate over ideas, prototypes, and product. Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback Advance the AI frontier responsibly Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modelling or data engineering work OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND experience in business analytics, data science, software development, or data engineering work OR equivalent experience. Expertise in multimodal Research with a strong publishing track record This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Develop algorithms and model architectures while conducting experiments and innovating datasets. Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure and product feedback to advance AI responsibly.