Microsoft Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence Microsoft Research 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

27466262

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience
  OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience.
  OR equivalent experience.
  
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
  
• Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
  
• Background in system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies.
  
• Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc.
  
• A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus.
  
• Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence.

Research Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $79,600 - CAD $153,000 per year.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.

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• Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven system.
• Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events.
• Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.