Algorithms group (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/algorithms-redmond/) at MSR (Microsoft Research) Redmond is looking for researchers to contribute to several ambitious projects aimed at advancing the state of the art in deep learning with particular focus on differentially private learning, diffusion models, and quantization of deep learning models. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability for independent research, firm academic publication record, and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

Microsoft Research is a unique environment that offers one of the largest networks of world-class researchers across eight labs around the world. If you are passionate about research and engineering in deep learning, privacy, image modelling, and NLP, we urge you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to advance the state of the art in deep neural networks (e.g., increased context lengths, better attention mechanisms), image models, natural language processing, algorithms for private learning.

• Set your own research agenda and collaborate with other researchers and engineers, with the goal of achieving breakthroughs in the field.

• Build proof of concepts that can ultimately evolve for deployment in production for billions of users.

• Contribute to and apply research that advances Microsoft products.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Well-established research track record of publications.

• Demonstrated knowledge with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

• Ability to define your own research agenda.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team.

• Solid understanding of internals of deep learning tools, libraries, and frameworks.

• Exposure to language modeling.

• Familiarity with differential privacy for machine learning (e.g., Opacus library)

Research Sciences 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 accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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