Overview

We are looking to hire an AI Engineer to join the science team responsible for some of the Artificial Intelligence innovations and experiences being delivered within Microsoft Teams. The team works on state-of-the-art LLMs and other transformer models; and leverages innovation in their architecture, training, post-training, distillation and general design patterns to build innovative features to bring value to our customers.

You will partner with research, product and engineering teams to invent and deliver the future for Microsoft Copilot and other AI products.

You Should Apply If You Are Someone Who

• Has solid experience with the technical aspects of research in Artificial Intelligence, Language Models, Machine Learning, or Speech Recognition.
• Can communicate clearly complex technical concepts, as well as product needs and priorities.
• Thrives in an environment where people collaborate across different disciplines, teams and geographies to deliver innovation.
• Can inspire without authority across teams and motivate individuals to work together towards common goals.
• Can navigate uncertainty and create clarity and focus to execute towards a common vision.
  
  

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

• Conduct applied science experiments, create and validate metrics, develop evaluation and training pipelines and algorithms in the fields of Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, and/or Speech Recognition.
• Collaborate closely with other research and product groups within the wider Microsoft organization, to create the next generation of AI innovation in our products and services.
• Embody Microsoft culture and values.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years practical experience in designing, training or fine-tuning Transformer models or LLMs, as well as usage of applied LLM design patterns such as prompt engineering, flow engineering, RAG, self-review, reACT, guardrails, etc.
• 3+ years practical ML Engineering and Python coding experience leveraging PyTorch, TensorFlow or similar framework, within large code repositories and in collaboration with additional team members.
  
  

Preferred    

• MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Practical experience developing applications using prompt engineering, fine tuning, Open AI or Azure Open AI APIs.
• System development skills spanning rapid prototypes to production systems with complex dependencies.
  
  

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.