Senior Applied Scientist - Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics

1 Day ago • 1-6 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $117,200 PA - $250,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Applied Scientist in Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics at Microsoft, you'll build the future platform for human-robot-agent teaming. This involves leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics to develop innovative product solutions enhancing collaboration between humans, robots, and AI agents. You'll focus on trustworthy autonomy technologies, ensuring security, privacy, and safety. Responsibilities include establishing collaborative relationships, applying research to product needs, serving as a domain expert, integrating research-based solutions, mentoring team members, and documenting research findings. The role requires expertise in multi-robot systems, robotics & AI, and robotics systems integration.
Must have:
  • Robotics-focused software development
  • Experience with multi-robot autonomy/AI
  • Data science, algorithms, software support
  • Experience in simulation, lab, and field experiments
  • Meet Microsoft security screening requirements
Good to have:
  • Experience with multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy
  • Building and optimizing distributed systems and large-data applications
  • Publication and presentation experience
  • Research experience in academic or industry settings

Job Details

Overview

Microsoft's Strategic Missions and Technologies (SMT) division develops and delivers advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud capabilities, and strategic infrastructure to help solve the world’s major challenges. From accelerated scientific discovery through AI, to breakthroughs in quantum computing, to unique AI and edge platforms for bio-intelligence and biosecurity, and to advanced robotics and AI capabilities to accelerate positive impact in the physical world, joining SMT means building the future, partnering with government, and working in an exhilarating impact-focused environment.

 

Within SMT, we are the Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics team, seeking to inspire, innovate, and integrate emerging robotics and AI technologies to help empower every person and organization to achieve more. Our team is transforming how teams of robots and humans and AI agents collaborate to catalyze the impactful future such teams will offer. We are thought leaders, humble learners, eager partners, and enthusiastic advocates of the robotics community, with a “One Microsoft” approach providing a bridge to innovation inside and outside of Microsoft.    

The Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics team is committed to leading the integration, productization, and democratization of AI-infused robotic systems. Our goal is to transform robots from tools into teammates empowered by next-generation AI models. We aim to provide the best collaboration environment for teams of humans, robots, and AI agents, ensuring security, privacy, and safety in their interactions. We seek to enhance human-robot-agent teaming through trustworthy autonomy solutions, driving innovation and creating impact for various industries. Our vision is to position Microsoft at the forefront of the convergence of AI and robotics, shaping a future where AI agentic and physical robotic systems are integral to society, working alongside humans to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and collaboration.   

As a Senior Applied Scientist - Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics, the role involves building the future platform for human-robot-agent teaming. This individual will leverage cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to develop innovative product solutions that enhance the capabilities of collaborative teams of humans, robots, and AI agents. The work will emphasize developing trustworthy autonomy technologies and tools to ensure the security, privacy, and safety of AI-infused robotic systems. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: multi-robot systems, robotics & AI, and robotics systems integration. 

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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Senior Applied Scientist - Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics. 

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., robot systems integration or field robotics research) 
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., robot systems integration or field robotics research) 
  • OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., robot systems integration or field robotics research) 
  • OR equivalent experience. 
  • 2+ years of experience performing robotics-focused software product development in simulation, laboratory, and field experiments. 
  • 2+ years of experience in data science, algorithms, and software support for mobile (multi-) robot autonomy/AI behaviors, perception, navigation, and networking in different environments (e.g., aerial, maritime, or ground).

 

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
    • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., robot systems integration or field robotics research) 
  • OR Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., robot systems integration or field robotics research) 
  • OR equivalent experience. 
  • Competent in developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy, and building and optimizing distributed systems and large-data applications  
  • 3+ years experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers) and presenting at conferences or other events in the outside research/industry community as an invited speaker 
  • 3+ years experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings) 

 

Applied Sciences 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.

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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Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant research, product, and business groups within and outside of Microsoft, providing expertise or technology to drive meaningful business impact. 
  • Apply research efforts to solve immediate product needs by bridging the gap between researchers and development teams. 
  • Serve as a domain expert on a wide range of industry and market trends, sharing knowledge of emerging products and applied research areas to guide business decisions and empower product teams. 
  • Regularly review product requirements, selecting and integrating the most effective research-based solutions to meet or exceed business objectives. 
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced team members, sharing insights, onboarding support, and technical guidance that fosters collaboration and nurtures future talent. 
  • Document ongoing research, experimentation outcomes, and future plans, sharing findings internally and externally. 
  • Embody Microsoft’sand. 

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