Microsoft Looking For Research Manager – Deep Learning – Microsoft Research at Redmond, WA Full Time

The Deep Learning Group at Microsoft Research Redmond advances the state of the art on deep learning and its applications to natural language processing, neuro-symbolic reasoning, program synthesis, computer vision, multi-modal intelligence, and interactive AI. We regularly publish in top-tier computer science venues and collaborate with Microsoft product groups including Office, Azure AI, Bing, Dynamics, and Visual Studio.

We seek exceptional research managers with a demonstrated ability for leading research projects and a strong record of influential publications on deep learning or its applications. An ideal candidate is passionate about the next generation of deep learning technologies and their real-world impact on computer vision, natural language processing, and multi-modality intelligence.

We are particularly interested in candidates who thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and can lead cross-group research projects in our areas of focus. Prospective candidates must have at least 8-year working experience after the completion of their PhD.

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Responsibilities

As a research manager in Microsoft Research, you lead high-profile research projects, and are responsible for collaborations with other research and product groups at Microsoft. As a member of a word-class research organization, you are expected to aim for research breakthroughs in the field and will be given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
PhD in computer science or related field with a focus on artificial intelligence, software engineering, or related areas.

8-year working experience in artificial intelligence research, after the completion of PhD.

Strong communication and people management skills.

Preferred qualifications:
Research ability demonstrated by a strong publication record of top-tier journal and conference publications or submitted/accepted papers in top venues.

Experience of leading research teams and/or high-profile research projects with research results widely recognized in the research community.

Being extremely passionate about AI research.

Demonstrable ability to develop original and ambitious research agendas.

Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary industry research labs.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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