This role involves contributing to the development of cutting-edge multimodal AI foundational models at Microsoft AI. Responsibilities include algorithm development, model architecture design, experimentation, measurement, evaluation, dataset innovation, and pipeline improvement.  The ideal candidate will possess expertise in multimodal research, a strong publication record, and experience with large-scale distributed systems.  The work emphasizes a data-driven approach, collaboration, and responsible AI practices.  The team aims to improve training and deployment efficiency and innovate across prototypes and products.  Collaboration with infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback teams is crucial.

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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><b></b></span><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Job Description</span></p><div style="margin-top: 14.6667px; margin-bottom: 14.6667px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Help deliver one of the best foundational models in the world at Microsoft AI.&nbsp;</strong></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance and product deployment. The Multimodal team at Microsoft AI tackles some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We are looking for outstanding individuals excited about contributing to the next generation of systems that will transform the field. In particular, we are looking for candidates who:&nbsp;</span></div><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Have proven expertise in areas of interest, evidenced by an exceptional publication track record and/or significant technical leadership in high-impact projects.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Exhibit strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Have experience and/or in-depth understandings about large-scale distributed systems.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Responsibilities</strong></span></div><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Develop algorithms, design model architectures, conduct experiments, champion measurement and evaluation, innovate datasets and data pipelines</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(209, 52, 56); font-size: 11pt;">&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Improve training and deployment efficiency, paying careful attention to detail, persevering, and learning from everyone’s attempts whether successful or not.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Follow a rigorous data-driven approach grounded in meticulous ablation studies and scientific analysis&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Innovate and iterate over ideas, prototypes, and product.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-trai</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ning, and product feedback&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Advance the AI frontier responsibly&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Embody our </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;"> and </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Required Qualifications</strong></span></div><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: &quot;Segoe Sans&quot;; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modelling or data engineering work&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND experience in business analytics, data science, software development, or data engineering work&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">OR equivalent experience.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">Expertise in multimodal Research with a strong publishing track record</span></li></ul><p><b></b></p><br></div></div>