Microsoft Research Software Development Engineer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

754121419

Microsoft Research India is looking for Research Software Development Engineers to work on our ML/AI, Systems and Societal Impact projects. Located in Bengaluru, Microsoft Research India is one of the most attractive places to pursue a research engineering career in Computer Science and related disciplines. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard, and a welcoming social life of diverse and international culture. Besides full-time researchers and engineers, the lab hosts many postdoctoral researchers (with PhDs) and research fellows (with bachelor's or master's degrees) on fixed-term appointments, who add significantly to the lab’s vibrancy.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical skills involving problem-solving, design and coding
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions at scale
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Knowledge of agile or iterative Software Development Life Cycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Industry experience working on machine learning or systems software

Desired Skills:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field
• Experience working in a research environment
• Candidates wishing to work on ML/AI projects should have a good understanding of deep learning and large-scale ML concepts
• Candidates with experience in Data Science and shipping ML models into production will be preferred for AI/ML projects
• Candidates wishing to work on Systems projects should have a good understanding and experience in systems software (e.g. database systems or distributed systems)
• Candidates wishing to work on Societal impact projects must have passion for creating solutions that have broad population scale impact
• At least 5 years of industry experience working on machine learning or systems software