Join Our Team as a Senior Research Scientist at Microsoft

We are excited to announce an opening for a Senior Research Scientist in our Responsible & Open AI Research (ROAR) team at Azure Cognitive Services in Redmond, WA. This role is pivotal in advancing Responsible AI and ensuring the safe deployment of cutting-edge multimodal AI models like GPT-4 Vision, DALL-E, and Sora. Additionally, this position will contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the Azure AI Content Safety Service.

At Microsoft, we're driven by our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our employees embrace a growth mindset, innovate for impact, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. We value respect, integrity, and accountability and strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone thrives.

Responsibilities

Research and Development: Conduct leading-edge research to define and develop Responsible AI methodologies, algorithms, and models. Keep updated with the latest advancements in AI and contribute to the scientific community.

AI Safety and Deployment: Work on the safe release of multimodal models through Azure OpenAI Service and enhance Azure AI Content Safety Service with new detection technologies.

Cultural Impact: Emulate our ethos of culture and values in every aspect of your work to positively influence our company culture continuously.

Qualifications

Required: A Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent experience is mandatory.

Security Requirements: Must meet Microsoft, government, or customer security screening as mandated for this role. This includes a Microsoft Cloud Background Check at hiring and biennially.

Preferred: Six years of experience in fields like Computer Vision, Multimodal Analysis, or Deep Learning, especially with Python/Java/C++. Published work in top-tier journals/conferences and experience in large-scale data processing or cloud platforms are highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in Responsible AI, have excellent communication skills, and be able to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Salary and Benefits

Research Sciences IC4 - Typical base pay ranges from USD $112,000 to $218,400 annually, varying by location. In high cost-of-living areas like San Francisco Bay and New York City, the range is USD $145,800 to $238,600.

Benefits vary based on employment nature and country of work. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here: .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. For assistance during the application process due to a disability, please submit a request via our accommodation request form.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: June 5, 2024. Don't miss this unique opportunity to impact the future of AI in a responsible manner. Apply Now!

Company: Microsoft

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist

Location: Redmond, WA

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our team to help drive forward our mission of responsible AI innovation!