Researcher – Artificial Specialized Intelligence

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $60,000 PA - $122,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Research seeks a Researcher in Artificial Specialized Intelligence in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The role involves cutting-edge research on large foundation models, applying them to specific domains, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into AI-driven systems. Responsibilities include developing research prototypes, publishing findings in top-tier conferences, and presenting at industry events. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent) and research experience, along with expertise in large model training/inference techniques. Deep knowledge of RL, RLHF, and low-precision training is preferred.
Must have:
  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • 1+ years research experience
  • Experience publishing research
  • Expertise in large model training
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • PhD in relevant field
  • 2+ years research experience
  • Experience with RLHF
  • System architecture background
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

Microsoft Research (MSR), a leading industrial research laboratory comprised of over 1,000 computer scientists working across the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Canada, and the Netherlands. 


We are currently seeking  a Researcher in the area of  Artificial Specialized Intelligence located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a keen interest in developing cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those areas.    
  
Over the past 30 years, our scientists have not only conducted world-class computer science research but also integrated advanced technologies into our products and services, positively impacting millions of lives and propelling Microsoft to the forefront of digital transformation. 
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience 
     
    OR equivalent experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience. 
    OR equivalent experience. 
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor. 
  • Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain. 
  • Background in system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies. 
  • Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc. 
  • A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus.  
  • Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence.  

Research Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $79,600 - CAD $153,000 per year.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.

Find additional pay information here:

 

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven system. 
  • Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development. 
  • Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events. 
  • Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team. 
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

Similar Jobs

Discord - Staff Product Designer, Platform Ecosystem

Discord

United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Appsoleut Games - Game Designer

Appsoleut Games

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Gameloft - Senior Level Designer

Gameloft

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Socialpoint - UX/UI Designer

Socialpoint

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rentickle - 3D Furniture Designer

Rentickle

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Dolby Laboratories - Senior AI Researcher

Dolby Laboratories

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
DraftKings - Lead Machine Learning Platform Engineer

DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Microsoft - Senior Applied Scientist, Microsoft AI

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Inworld AI - Staff / Principal AI Researcher - USA

Inworld AI

Mountain View, California, United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Microsoft - Senior Applied Scientist

Microsoft

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

The Walt Disney Company - Senior Product Designer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Meta - Silicon Architect

Meta

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Meta - Research Scientist, Computer Vision for Generative AI (PhD)

Meta

Menlo Park, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
ESL FACEIT Group - EFG - Senior Product Designer (Central team)

ESL FACEIT Group - EFG

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)
1 Month ago
Meta - Software Engineer (Technical Leadership)

Meta

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
OLIVER Agency - Associate Creative Director-Art

OLIVER Agency

Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Tripwire Interactive - Lead Engine Programmer

Tripwire Interactive

(Remote)
1 Month ago
ARVORE Immersive Experiences - GAME PRODUCER

ARVORE Immersive Experiences

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (Remote)
3 Months ago
Crunchyroll - Senior Product Designer

Crunchyroll

Culver City, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Breach - Mid-Level XR Developer

Breach

Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hitachi - D365 F&O Senior Developer

Hitachi

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
Mozilla - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Gen AI

Mozilla

Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
Hasbro - Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer, D&D Beyond

Hasbro

Canada (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Mozilla - Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Fakespot

Mozilla

Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
Activision - Lead Systems Designer - Sledgehammer Games Toronto

Activision

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Analyste de la sécurité - Résilience organisationnelle

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
4 Months ago
HoYoverse - Senior Brand Marketing Manager [CA]

HoYoverse

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
9 Months ago
Coursera - Sales Development Representative

Coursera

Canada (Remote)
4 Weeks ago
PwC - Accounting and Transaction Advisory Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Larian Studios - DevOps Build Engineer | Ingénieur de contrôle de version DevOps

Larian Studios

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Artificial Intelligence Jobs

Zoox - Senior Software Engineer - High Performance Computing

Zoox

Seattle, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Zoox - Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines

Zoox

Seattle, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
PwC - Analytics & AI Engineering Senior Associate

PwC

Athens, Greece (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
ASSIST Software - Other Positions

ASSIST Software

Suceava, Suceava County, Romania (Remote)
3 Months ago
Kokotree - Artificial Intelligence Developers

Kokotree

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Epic Games - Développeur sénior, Apprentissage automatique

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Dolby Laboratories - Senior Foundational AI Researcher

Dolby Laboratories

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Microsoft - Principal Software Engineering Manager - AI Platform

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Chiselon Technologies   - Data Scientist

Chiselon Technologies

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Microsoft is a tech giant that develops, licenses, and supports a range of software products, services, and devices.

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid)

Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid)

Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid)

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)

Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid)

Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Microsoft

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug