Research Software Development Engineer

• Strong technical skills involving problem-solving, design and coding 

• Hands on experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions at scale 

• Effective communication and collaboration 

• Knowledge of agile or iterative Software Development Life Cycle 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 

• Industry experience working on machine learning or systems software  

Desired Skills & Qualifications: 

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field 

• Experience working in a research environment  

• Candidates wishing to work on ML/AI projects should have a good understanding of deep learning and large-scale ML concepts 

• Candidates with experience in Data Science and shipping ML models into production will be preferred for AI/ML projects 

• Candidates wishing to work on Systems projects should have a good understanding and experience in systems software (e.g. database systems or distributed systems) 

• Candidates wishing to work on Societal impact projects must have passion for creating solutions that have broad population scale impact 

• At least 5 years of industry experience working on machine learning or systems software 

Interested candidates can apply on our  with their CV, covering letter and 3 references. Our staff webpages can be accessed from  by browsing through the research areas. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

Located in Bengaluru, Microsoft Research India is one of the most attractive places to pursue a research engineering career in Computer Science and related disciplines. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard, and a welcoming social life of diverse and international culture. Besides full-time researchers and engineers, the lab hosts many research fellows (with bachelor's or master's degrees) on fixed-term appointments, who add significantly to the lab’s vibrancy. Read more about Microsoft’s commitment to Global Diversity and Inclusion . 

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