The Research in Software Engineering (RiSE) Group at Microsoft Research is seeking an exceptional Senior Research Software Engineer with a background in one or more of the areas: language model training and inference, natural language processing, formal reasoning, systems/infrastructure for AI/reasoning.
The position involves developing programming technology at the intersection of language modeling and reasoning, with a focus on advanced software development, working 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.

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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ research or engineering experience building AI/data processing/formal reasoning/natural language systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science with 3+ years in engineering roles building AI/data processing/formal reasoning/natural language systems.
• PhD in Formal Methods, Natural Language Processing, or Language-Model training/inference with demonstrated ability and interest in building production-quality software.
• 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 $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 20, 2024.

Research

• Drive high-impact research in programming languages and systems at the intersection of language modeling and formal reasoning with a focus on software development.
• 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.