Join Our Team as a Research Scientist in Responsible & OpenAI Research at Microsoft

At Microsoft, we are on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and passionate Research Scientist to join our innovative Responsible & OpenAI Research (ROAR) team within Azure Cognitive Services. This is your chance to contribute to the cutting-edge field of Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Role Overview

As a Research Scientist in our ROAR team, you will play a pivotal role in pioneering advancements in Responsible AI. This includes ensuring the safe implementation of next-gen AI technologies like GPT-4, GPT-4V, DALL-E 3, and beyond. You will also drive the expansion and enhancement of our Azure AI Content Safety Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop groundbreaking AI definitions, methodologies, algorithms, and models focused on measuring and mitigating AI risks.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest advancements in AI and contribute to the scientific community by publishing in top venues.
• Formulate and implement Responsible AI policies, guidelines, and best practices across Microsoft's AI technology stacks.
• Enable the safe rollout of new features in Azure OpenAI Service and improve the Azure AI Content Safety Service with innovative detection technologies.
• Address diverse AI safety challenges through creative approaches tailored to our customer's needs.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field AND at least one year of related research experience OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in Research/Applied Science within Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Multimodal analysis, Deep Learning, or Machine Learning.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, and open-source tools like PyTorch. Skilled in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Ability to meet Microsoft’s security screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Publications in prominent AI conferences or journals (e.g., CVPR).
• Experience with large-scale data processing, distributed computing, or cloud platforms.
• Expertise or strong interest in Responsible AI and fairness considerations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this Research Scientist role in the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 per year, with higher ranges applicable in specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit our careers page for detailed benefits and pay information at .

Microsoft's Commitment to Diversity

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Application for this role will remain open until May 23, 2024. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please utilize our Accommodation request form.

Become part of our journey to impact our culture and the world through your work at Microsoft. Embrace this opportunity by applying to be a key player in our Responsible AI initiative. Join us to innovate, empower, and collaborate towards shared goals every day!

Apply now to become a Research Scientist for Responsible & OpenAI Research at Microsoft and take your career to exciting new heights!

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