Senior Researcher - Artificial Intelligence - Microsoft Research
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 15, 2024 | |
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OverviewThe Augmented Learning and Reasoning (ALR) group in Microsoft Research utilizes large-scale interaction data to enhance our understanding of LFM-based AI systems and develop algorithmic innovations to improve their performance. This includes work on personalization, recommendations, prompt optimization, evaluation, data generation, fine-tuning, and alignment. We work closely with various Microsoft product teams that create and deploy copilots to drive cutting-edge research for large-scale AI systems using ML and AI methodologies. We are looking for researchers who have a strong interest in pushing the boundaries of learning and reasoning with foundation models and a proven ability to conduct impactful independent research. You will develop innovative machine learning techniques and shape/advance the research agenda of the team while collaborating widely across the organization. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about (1) improving the performance of generative AI models, (2) enhancing user experiences in copilot systems, and (3) discovering simple, generalizable ideas that work well in practice and at scale. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Foundation Models, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Objective Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Search/Recommendation
ResponsibilitiesAs a researcher at Microsoft Research, you will undertake cutting-edge research in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product groups. Specifically, you will: Identify and articulate problems that are academically novel and may directly/indirectly impact business opportunities.Research and develop an understanding of the state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and product groups. Advance a research agenda through one or more projects, yielding new algorithms, prototypes, theories, tools, methods, or collections of data.Develop and deploy computing technologies that uphold trustworthiness, robustness, privacy, values, and ethical considerations.Collaborate with other relevant researchers or groups to advance a research agenda. | |