Principal Researcher - Agentic Innovation Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

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Senior Principal Research Manager - Agentic Innovation

The M365 Research group at Microsoft is driving applied research and innovation ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

163000.00 - 296400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience
OR equivalent experience
3+ years of people management experience
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

Job Responsibility

Define and own long‑term research and incubation agenda for Agentic Systems
Lead and grow a team of researchers providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development
Drive research for agentic systems for high‑impact enterprise use cases such as: enterprise productivity and coding agents
Incubate next‑generation agent architectures, including multi‑step reasoning, planning, reflection, multi‑agent collaboration, and self‑improving systems
Partner closely with product, engineering, and Microsoft leadership to translate research into real‑world impact
Publish in top-tier conferences and journals, and contribute to the broader research community through open-source contributions and thought leadership

Fulltime

Member of technical staff - Research - Agent

About H: H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. B...

Location

France; United Kingdom , Paris; London

Salary:

Not provided

H Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior Experience: Previous demonstrable role(s) as a Staff, Principal, or Senior Engineer (or equivalent Research Scientist) in a Frontier AI Lab with a proven track record of leading complex, end-to-end AI/ML projects from conception to production
Education / Publication: Preferably PhD (or equivalent research experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, preferably with a strong publication record (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) in Computer Science
Core Expertise: Deep theoretical and practical expertise in Agentic AI and proven experience building, scaling, and shipping solutions involving foundation models (LLMs/VLMs)
Soft Skills: Collaborative: Enjoys collaboration and thrives in a teamwork-oriented, fast-paced research environment
High-Impact Communicator: Possesses impactful communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between research and engineering and articulate complex ideas clearly
Mission-Driven: Genuinely eager to explore and solve the new engineering and research challenges at the frontier of agentic AI

Job Responsibility

Research & Leadership: Design and develop new agents, proposing new research directions, e.g., combining state-of-the-art RL with foundation models (LLMs/VLMs)
Algorithm & Systems Design: Design, implement, and scale complex, high-performance systems for training large-scale agents. This includes both the foundational infrastructure and the novel algorithms, reward models, and sophisticated training environments
Research-to-Production: Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to implement, test, and productionize new agent logics, learning algorithms, and system architectures
Evaluation & Reliability: Create, manage, and scale massive benchmarks and evaluation systems to rigorously track agent capabilities. You will own system reliability, scalability, and observability for our entire research infrastructure
Mentorship & Standards: Mentor and guide other engineers and researchers on the team, fostering technical excellence. You will establish and enforce engineering standards, tooling, and best practices for both code and research design
Innovation: Conduct thorough code and design reviews, champion technical innovation, and proactively address technical debt to accelerate the R&D lifecycle

What we offer

Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups
Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment
Enjoy a competitive salary
Unlock opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development

Fulltime

Senior Researcher and Principal Researcher

Excel is the world’s leading platform for working with data. From finance and sc...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in relevant field OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Design and carry out innovative AI research in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and PMs
Work with engineers and PMs to deploy your research to customers
Publish in top-tier academic venues and interact with the broader academic community
Embody our Culture and Values

Fulltime

Principal Research Engineer - Agent 365

Copilot usage is growing rapidly across Microsoft 365 and custom agent experienc...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Architect and deliver AI systems across model development, data, infra, evaluation, and deployment spanning multiple product lines
Set technical direction for large programs
drive alignment across Research, Engineering, and Product
Integrate LLMs, multimodal models, multi-agent architectures, and RAG into Microsoft’s ecosystem
Establish standards for MLOps, governance, and Responsible AI, compliant with Microsoft principles and industry standards
Drive original research and thought leadership (whitepapers, internal notes, patents)
convert insights into shipped capabilities
Research Translation: Continuously review emerging work
identify high-potential methods and adapt them to Microsoft problem spaces
Production Integration: Turn research prototypes into production-quality code optimized for scale, latency, and maintainability

Fulltime

Principal Researcher - Systems & Networking

Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab, located in the vibrant city of Vancouve...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

142400.00 - 257500.00 CAD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience in research related to Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
Background in systems and networking, including experience with machine learning system, database, and networking technologies
Deep knowledge about the latest technical advancements such as Agent Systems, Vector Database, and ML Systems
A track record of published research in the field of AI-driven system innovation

Job Responsibility

Conduct research on state-of-the-art AI-driven system methods and technologies to identify opportunities for system innovation and acceleration
Develop and implement new methodologies, techniques, and algorithms for improving the performance, efficiency, and scalability of AI-driven systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to drive the development and deployment of innovative AI-driven system solutions
Stay current with the latest trends, research, and developments in AI, machine learning, and system architecture to ensure our systems remain at the forefront of innovation
Evaluate the performance of AI-driven systems and provide recommendations for improvement and optimization
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other relevant venues, and present research results to internal and external stakeholders
Mentor and guide researchers and engineers in their research and development efforts
Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions to drive joint research projects and initiatives
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

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Principal Research Engineer

As a Principal Research Engineer at Microsoft, you will set the technical vision...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

163000.00 - 296400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Job Responsibility

Define and execute technical strategy for foundational models, multi-agent systems, and next-generation Copilot experiences, especially within Business & Industry Copilot
Lead cross-team efforts to deliver scalable, reliable, and responsible AI systems
Advance the state of the art and translate breakthroughs into measurable customer and business impact
Architect and deliver complex AI systems across model development, data, infra, evaluation, and deployment spanning multiple product lines
Set technical direction for large programs
drive alignment across Research, Engineering, and Product
Integrate LLMs, multimodal models, multi-agent architectures, and RAG into Microsoft’s ecosystem
Establish best practices for MLOps, governance, and Responsible AI, compliant with Microsoft principles and industry standards
Drive original research and thought leadership (whitepapers, internal notes, patents)
convert insights into shipped capabilities

Fulltime

Principal Research Engineer

As a Principal Research Engineer at Microsoft, you will set the technical vision...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
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.

Job Responsibility

Define and execute technical strategy for foundational models, multi-agent systems, and next-generation Copilot experiences, especially within Business & Industry Copilot.
Lead cross-team efforts to deliver scalable, reliable, and responsible AI systems.
Advance the state of the art and translate breakthroughs into measurable customer and business impact.
Architect and deliver complex AI systems across model development, data, infra, evaluation, and deployment spanning multiple product lines.
Set technical direction for large programs
drive alignment across Research, Engineering, and Product.
Integrate LLMs, multimodal models, multi-agent architectures, and RAG into Microsoft’s ecosystem.
Establish best practices for MLOps, governance, and Responsible AI, compliant with Microsoft principles and industry standards.
Drive original research and thought leadership (whitepapers, internal notes, patents)
convert insights into shipped capabilities.

Fulltime

Principal Research Engineer

As a Principal Research Engineer at Microsoft, you will set the technical vision...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
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

Job Responsibility

Define and execute technical strategy for foundational models, multi-agent systems, and next-generation Copilot experiences, especially within Business & Industry Copilot
Lead cross-team efforts to deliver scalable, reliable, and responsible AI systems
Advance the state of the art and translate breakthroughs into measurable customer and business impact
Architect and deliver complex AI systems across model development, data, infra, evaluation, and deployment spanning multiple product lines
Set technical direction for large programs
drive alignment across Research, Engineering, and Product
Integrate LLMs, multimodal models, multi-agent architectures, and RAG into Microsoft’s ecosystem
Establish best practices for MLOps, governance, and Responsible AI, compliant with Microsoft principles and industry standards
Drive original research and thought leadership (whitepapers, internal notes, patents)
convert insights into shipped capabilities

Fulltime

Principal Researcher - Agentic Innovation

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

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