Principal Software Engineer - AI Transformation - Microsoft Research

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to be a key member of the team in Microsoft Research (MSR) that is transforming the way scientific research is performed. You will play a significant role in this effort by conceptualizing, architecting, and implementing solutions that achieve its goals, in collaboration with partners across the lab. This position has the potential to expand in the future to include people manager responsibilities. 

We are at a pivotal moment where MSR is aiming to lead a transformative revolution in AI-driven research. To deliver on this bold ambition, we are launching the AI Transformation initiative, which seeks to revolutionize scientific research by empowering research teams to seamlessly integrate AI tools in their work, efficiently access GPU resources, and enhance collaboration by showcasing their groundbreaking work. The team will initially focus on a set of key projects—such as scalable AI application and component hosting and sharing, a Copilot to ensure high publication quality, and a system for fairer and more efficient GPU allocation. Success in these projects will equip research teams with the resources they need to be more productive, increase their research velocity, and maximize their impact in driving innovation forward. We want you to help us realize this vision.