Senior Research Software Engineer at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, High-Performance Computing, Software Development, Collaboration, C, C++, C#, CUDA, Python, PyTorch, Rust, Research, Engineering, Large Scale Systems, Technical Papers, Presentations

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview The Research in Software Engineering (RiSE) Group at Microsoft Research seeks a Senior Research Software Engineer specializing in one or more areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, Machine Learning (ML) systems, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The position involves working closely with ML systems researchers to build and advance state-of-the art open-source AI infrastructure and improving the efficiency and scalability of production systems across the full AI model lifecycle: pre-training, supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement-learning-based post-training, and inference. The role emphasizes advanced software development and collaboration with a diverse team of computer scientists and engineers. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities - Drive high-impact research in AI infrastructure, ML systems, HPC systems, programming reasoning, optimizations, and document processing, with a focus on software development and building large-scale systems. - Collaborate to develop and test out new ideas within existing or new collaborative teams. - Build and maintain state of the art systems in this space. - Collaborate in preparing technical papers and presentations. - Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, CUDA, Python, PyTorch, or Rust - OR equivalent experience. - 3+ years’ research or engineering experience building large scale AI infrastructure, ML systems, and/or HPC systems. Preferred Qualifications - 5 years of experience in engineering roles building large scale AI infrastructure, ML systems, and/or HPC systems, or 3 years of experience in such roles with a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant area. - Active participation in engineering efforts in the above areas, with involvement in building and maintaining systems. - Active participation in research as demonstrated by publications. - Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 9, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #Research #MSRR Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay 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

Drive high-impact research in AI infrastructure, ML systems, and HPC systems while collaborating with researchers. Build and maintain state-of-the-art systems and prepare technical papers and presentations.