Microsoft Research Lab – Redmond
Career opportunities
The Machine Learning and Optimization (MLO) group in MSR-Redmond performs research in the intersection of optimization, machine learning and systems. Our focus right now is in combining Large Language Model (LLM) technology with optimization for efficient decision making. Example projects…
The Algorithms group at MSR Redmond is looking for doctoral students to work on theoretical computer science, in particular, algorithms for approximate nearest neighbor search, erasure coding for distributed storage, scheduling theory, algorithms for massive data, and theoretical aspects of…
We are currently seeking a Senior Researcher in the area of Artificial Specialized Intelligence, 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…
The Algorithms group at MSR Redmond is looking for Research Interns to advance research in generative modeling. Opportunities include fundamental algorithmic innovation to enhance the efficiency and generation quality of existing models (e.g., diffusion models, image auto-regressive models, language models)…
The Security Research Group at Microsoft Research Redmond works on a variety of areas to ensure computer systems are secure and trustworthy. Its current work investigates systems that leverage general software/systems security, confidential computing, formal verification, zero-knowledge proofs, intrusion detection,…
Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI agents? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge ML and systems research and real-world impact? We’re looking for Research Interns who are excited to tackle the toughest challenges in building…
We are seeking multiple Research Interns to work with researchers in Microsoft Research Special Projects and the Deep Learning Group, alongside partner product teams, to advance core AI research across security, agentic workflows, and next‑generation architectures.
Data systems research at Microsoft Research (MSR) focuses on all aspects of large-scale data systems including query execution, data storage and indexing, resource management for cloud data platforms, data discovery, and data preparation techniques. Candidates with experience in leveraging novel…
Are you passionate about building the future of reliable, large-scale cloud and AI systems? The Systems Reliability Group at Microsoft Research is looking for motivated Research Interns to tackle cutting-edge challenges at the intersection of distributed systems, AI systems, and…