Senior Researcher(AI)

Overview Microsoft STCA Research team is seeking passionate researchers to join our team advancing the frontier of AIOps, AI, LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, Optimization, AI coding, AI for software and systems, and Software/Systems for AI. We are building intelligent systems that reason, act, and evolve—transforming how AI and Agents interact with data, code, and users across platforms. Our team leads innovation in Agentic AI, intelligent Software Engineering, resource optimization, AI for software/systems, software/systems for AI, LLMs, and AIOps. You will be working together with world-class experts on exciting and impactful research projects, as well as publishing papers at top-tier conferences in Software, Systems, or AI areas. 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 innovative research in AIOps, Agentic AI, LLMs, intelligent Software Engineering, resource optimization, AI for software/systems, or software/systems for AI. • Develop scalable algorithms for agentic software engineering, Agentic AI platforms or systems. • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research into key Microsoft products. • Publish at top-tier venues (e.g., ICSE, FSE, OSDI, ICML, NeurIPS, etc.) and contribute SOTA technologies to academia/industry community. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Doctorate in relevant fieldOR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experienceOR equivalent experience. 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: • PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related fields. • Good publication record in Software Engineering, Systems, or AI venues. • Experience with Agentic AI, AI coding, SDLC, online service systems. • Rich experience with Agentic Software Engineering or Agentic AI. • Familiarity with vibe coding workflows, AI-native development lifecycles, or AI technologies. • Demonstrated ability to translate research into product impact. #CAP #CTO 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.