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Senior Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research

Senior Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research

Microsoft

Redmond, WA • On-site

$158K - $258K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Microsoft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 186 rated software companies

Job description

Overview
We seek a Senior Researcher with the Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research with expertise in query execution, data storage, resource management for serverless cloud platforms, data discovery, and data preparation techniques. Candidates with experience in leveraging novel hardware, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) for data management challenges are of special interest to us.
Our past research has been incorporated into Microsoft's products and services such as SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Power BI, Excel, and Dynamics 365. We have had influential publications at top conferences such as ACM SIGMOD, VLDB, and IEEE ICDE including several best paper awards and test-of-time awards. More details are available at Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research
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.
Responsibilities
  • Pursue high-ambition research on data systems in collaboration with other members of the research lab
  • Build and deploy novel systems
  • Contribute significant innovations to Microsoft's products and services
  • Publish papers on significant research results
  • Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Doctorate (or currently pursuing) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant field
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • A track record of research accomplishments, e.g., major conference publications (ACM SIGMOD, VLDB).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Appetite for undertaking ambitious research challenges.
  • Familiarity with traditional SQL or big data systems cloud platforms.
  • Expertise in key components of data systems, e.g., distributed query execution, resource management for cloud platforms, low-code data transformations.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern hardware.
  • Experience with applying AI and Machine Learning techniques for challenges in data systems.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

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Year founded

1975

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