Principal Applied Scientist Lead

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The AzureGenAI team at Microsoft is seeking a Principal Applied Scientist Lead in Cairo, Egypt. This role involves leading a team of applied scientists, developing and experimenting with state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs), designing methods and infrastructure for synthetic data generation, and collaborating with a global team. Responsibilities include hands-on model development, experimentation with cutting-edge LLMs, and staying abreast of advancements in the field. A strong blend of software development skills and a maker/learner mindset is essential. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of experience in industry or academia, including experience leading technical teams and producing impactful products in generative AI and LLMs. A PhD in a related field is preferred.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience
  • Lead technical teams
  • Generative AI/LLM experience
  • Develop & experiment with LLMs
  • Software development skills
Good to have:
  • PhD in AI/CS
  • Experience with synthetic data
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

Join the Azure GenAI team, the innovators behind the Phi3/Phi3.5 models and the customization of Azure OpenAI models. We are expanding our presence in Cairo and are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge models. We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist Lead with a strong blend of software development skills, hands-on experience, and a maker and learner mindset.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in industry or academia.
  • Experience in leading teams with a technical background and productization impact.
  • Industrial experience in generative AI and large language models (LLMs).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A PhD in AI, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and experiment with state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs).
  • Lead a team of applied scientists and coordinate collaboration across the larger team.
  • Apply hands-on experience in developing and experimenting with models.
  • Design methods, tools, and infrastructure to advance the state of the art in synthetic data generation and utilization.
  • Collaborate with a larger, global team.
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.
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

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