Microsoft Senior Researcher 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

128214923

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 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.
• MSin AI, Machine Learning, Compilers or Algorithms.

• 2+ years programming in C++ and Python.

• 2+ years' experience developing AI algorithms,systemsand applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Compilers or Algorithms.

• Experience with CUDA or Triton.

• Experience with AI inference stacks.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Apply large language models (LLMs) to generate, optimize, and refactor compute kernels for performance and portability across a wide range of hardware platforms.
• Leverage cutting-edge techniques—including reinforcement learning with human and automated feedback (RLHF, RLAF), test-time scaling, and agentic workflows—to produce high-performance kernels.
• Explore opportunities to replace traditional compiler algorithms with AI-driven approaches that improve performance, maintainability, and adaptability.
• Develop and implement intelligent strategies for kernel fusion that reduce memory bandwidth demands and enhance runtime efficiency.
• Partner with compiler architects, machine learning researchers, and systems engineers to embed AI capabilities into the compiler toolchain.
• Stay at the forefront of AI and compiler advancements by rapidly prototyping and evaluating new ideas in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Embody Microsoft's and