Member of Technical Staff, AI - Multimodal

5 Hours ago • 4-6 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $117,200 PA - $294,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft AI seeks a Member of Technical Staff to contribute to the development of world-class foundational AI models. Responsibilities include algorithm development, model architecture design, experimentation, measurement, evaluation, dataset innovation, and data pipeline improvement. The role requires expertise in large-scale distributed systems and a commitment to a data-driven approach. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, focusing on pre-training, post-training, and product feedback. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional publication record or significant technical leadership and a passion for advancing AI responsibly.
Must have:
  • Expertise in large-scale AI
  • Algorithm development and model architecture design
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Strong coding skills (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python)
Good to have:
  • Experience with conversational AI
  • Passion for learning new technologies
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

 
Job Description

Overview
Help deliver one of the best foundational models in the world at Microsoft AI.
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.

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:

Have proven expertise in areas of interest, evidenced by an exceptional publication track record and/or significant technical leadership in high-impact projects.
Exhibit solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making.
Have experience and/or in-depth understandings about large-scale distributed systems.
Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities
  • Develop algorithms, design model architectures, conduct experiments, champion measurement and evaluation, innovate datasets and data pipelines.
  • Improve training and deployment efficiency, paying careful attention to detail, persevering, and learning from everyone’s attempts whether successful or not.
  • Follow a rigorous data-driven approach grounded in meticulous ablation studies and scientific analysis.
  • Innovate and iterate over ideas, prototypes, and product.
  • Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback.
  • Advance the AI frontier responsibly.
  • Embody ourand .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C , C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C , C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale AI.
  • Passionate about conversational AI and its deployment.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.  
  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in AI.  
  • Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
 
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:  
 
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.


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