Senior Principal Research Manager - Agentic Innovation Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Senior Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft Research (MSR) is working to transform the future of artificial intell...

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
5+ years of people management experience leading software engineering teams, including managing principal engineers
Experience building or operating infrastructure for large-scale distributed systems, cloud platforms, or artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning(ML) workloads
Track record of driving execution on complex, multi-workstream infrastructure projects with clear milestones and accountability
Technical fluency in one or more of: large-scale compute clusters, GPU infrastructure, scheduling and orchestration (Kubernetes, Volcano), or High-Performance Compute (HPC) environments
Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, NCCL) and frameworks such as PyTorch
Expertise in networking (InfiniBand, NVLink), storage systems, or distributed training parallelisms
A track record of strong cross-functional partnerships, including the ability to align on strategic direction, deliver joint accountabilities, and develop relationships with staff members with widely varied expertise
Experience scaling engineering teams through significant growth phases (hiring, onboarding, and integrating new engineers into a high-performing team)
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team that builds MSR’s AI research infrastructure
Recruit and develop exceptional engineering talent, building a diverse team - including hiring, onboarding, career development, and performance management
Drive execution across the team by setting clear goals, tracking milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring accountability for delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and at high quality
Lead team culture and process changes, cultivating an AI-first mentality that accelerates our progress through agentic coding, automation, and skills development
Provide technical vision and judgment on the team's architecture, strategy, and roadmap — spanning supercomputer GPU clusters, high performance networking, workload optimization, researcher tools, and agentic workflows — while empowering engineers to own deep technical details
Collaborate closely cross-discipline with engineers, program managers, and research and science teams to align priorities, resolve dependencies, and build better solutions together
Foster a team culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high psychological safety where engineers are empowered to take ownership and innovate

Fulltime

Principal Threat Research Lead

Protecting billions of users and the world’s largest digital estates is among th...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in threat research, threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security analytics within large-scale, complex environments
Proven ability to lead and individually execute advanced research on emerging threats across cloud, identity, endpoint, and multi-domain attack surfaces
Demonstrated expertise in at least one core domain—Threat Intelligence, AI/ML for Security, or Security Analytics—with strong cross-domain proficiency
Hands-on experience designing and shipping high-fidelity detection strategies on SIEM/XDR platforms (Microsoft Defender / Sentinel), with a track record of managing false positives and measuring detection efficacy
Depth in at least one major cloud (Azure preferred) and solid working knowledge of modern multi-cloud attack vectors
Strong proficiency in data analysis and engineering tools (e.g., KQL, Python, ADX and notebook-driven exploration) and experience working with large-scale analytical pipelines
Proven ability to independently drive ambiguous, high-impact technical problems to completion
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including leadership and customers

Job Responsibility

Set technical vision for advanced threat research spanning Threat Intelligence, analytics, and AI across large-scale, cross-domain telemetry platforms — and stay hands-on enough to prove it works
Lead deep research into emerging threats, attacker TTPs, and campaign behavior across endpoint, identity, email, cloud apps, and multi-cloud surfaces — translating insight into concrete detection and response strategy
Architect AI/ML-driven detection systems — behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and agentic / LLM-powered enrichment and investigation pipelines — including the evaluation, guardrails, and abuse-resistance (e.g. prompt-injection defense, output validation) that make them production-safe
Operationalize intelligence-to-detection pipelines that continuously convert TI into scalable, production-grade detections, managed as detection-as-code (versioned, tested, backtested, CI-deployed)
Drive detection-engineering excellence across SIEM/XDR platforms (Microsoft Defender / Sentinel) — owning measurable signal quality, broad coverage, and low false-positive rates
Establish efficacy frameworks for detection coverage, false-negative reduction, and signal-to-noise optimization at scale, with clear metrics (precision/recall, true-alert ratio, FP/FN discovery)
Individually author and ship high-fidelity detections and hunts when it matters — triaging their false positives and measuring production performance
Drive cross-tenant signal correlation, multi-stage attack analysis, and graph-based campaign stitching as a core research capability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations to productionize research into customer-facing protection
Mentor senior researchers and engineers, setting the bar for technical depth, innovation, and execution rigor

Fulltime

Principal Product Manager

The Microsoft Discovery and Quantum (MDQ) team is seeking a visionary and techni...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Define and drive the long-term product strategy and roadmap for AI-driven enterprise solutions with a focus on quality, experimentation, and responsible AI
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant AI products that meet Microsoft’s high standards for trust and customer satisfaction
Partner with engineering, research, design, and responsible AI teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment with Microsoft’s AI principles
Develop and evolve orchestration platforms for AI agents, including model evaluation frameworks, safety guardrails, and human-in-the-loop systems
Drive experimentation and A/B testing strategies to validate product hypotheses and optimize user experiences
Engage with enterprise customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to gather insights and translate them into actionable product requirements
Influence executive leadership and cross-org stakeholders to align on priorities and drive strategic initiatives across MDQ and Microsoft
Mentor and coach senior product managers, contributing to a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence
Represent MDQ in industry forums, customer briefings, and regulatory discussions related to AI quality and enterprise technology
Embody our Culture and Values

Fulltime

Principal Product Manager

Are you a customer‑obsessed, AI‑first product builder who loves transforming how...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience
Experience presenting to and managing product status with senior company leadership
Experience with enterprise SaaS product, AI/ML technologies, customer engagement solutions
Track record of delivering complex products at scale with measurable business impact
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

Lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to integrate Generative AI, autonomous agents, and low-code/no-code capabilities into next‑generation customer experience and automation solutions
Engage directly with enterprise customers, partners, analysts, and executive leadership to uncover pain points, identify emerging trends, and maintain strategic alignment
Translate external insights and market signals into differentiated product capabilities that strengthen Microsoft’s competitive advantage
Collaborate across Microsoft engineering, UX, and AI research teams to drive co‑innovation, align dependencies, and deliver world‑class user experiences
Partner with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ship high‑quality releases on time and at scale
Work closely with Data Science teams to develop leading AI-powered features using Generative AI
Measure product success through relevant KPIs, driving adoption, DAU/MAU, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth through data and strategy driven prioritization
Represent the product as a thought leader at industry events, analyst briefings, and customer advisory boards
Drive a culture of quality, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork, and embody our Culture and Values

Fulltime

Principal Product Manager

Join Microsoft Teams and help shape the future of AI-powered meeting experiences...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience
Proven strong product sense with a demonstrated track record of defining and shipping innovative, user-centric features in complex, ambiguous environments (preferably in collaboration tools, AI, or enterprise software)
4+ years experience taking a product, feature, or experience to market (e.g., design, addressing product market fit, and launch, internal tool/framework)
6+ years experience improving product metrics for a product, feature, or experience in a market (e.g., growing customer base, expanding customer usage, avoiding customer churn)
Deep commitment to user experience as the foundation of all decisions, with proven ability to advocate for intuitive, inclusive, and delightful meeting experiences grounded in user research and empathy
Excellence in product management, including rigorous prioritization, high‑quality specifications, disciplined roadmap management, high‑velocity execution, and a deep commitment to intuitive, inclusive user experiences grounded in research and empathy
Expertise in AI product development, including building AI applications, writing evaluation frameworks, and delivering rapid, customer‑centric outcomes in emerging, fast‑evolving agentic spaces with clarity and focus
Strong systems thinking, balancing platform consistency with product flexibility, and communicating complex ideas effectively to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners
Proven ability to deliver at scale, including shipping high‑impact end‑user experiences, driving strategic plans, influencing multi‑stakeholder strategies across cultures and geographies, and negotiating at senior levels to enable decisive actions and meaningful business/customer outcomes

Job Responsibility

Create and drive the product area vision, strategy, and roadmap
Manage cross-team partnerships and relationships across disciplines to establish a shared vision, framework and roadmap
Obsess over the customer, informed by data, own the end-to-end experience, and deliver with agility and quality
Orchestrate cross-org execution with engineering, applied science, design, and partner product teams to land complex, high impact experiences on time with clear milestones and crisp communication
Drive go-to-market readiness: shape rollout plans, partner with marketing on comms, ensure robust customer support, and anticipate future needs from ongoing feedback & usage
Represent the effort within Teams and with partners across Microsoft, providing clarity and advocating for value delivery
Represent Microsoft and the product externally with customers and partners
Embody our Culture and Values

Fulltime

Principal AI Engineer Senior Vice President

The Principal AI Engineer / SVP is a senior leader responsible for defining and ...

Location

India , Bengaluru

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

14+ years of extensive experience across analytics consulting, AI Product development, AI/ML, GenAI research, GenAI projects development and production experience
World-class expertise in building GenAI led business solves, with a proven track record of designing and delivering business solutions, platforms, Products
Deep and authoritative knowledge of Generative AI, including LLMs, and extensive experience architecting and working with technology teams in building complex, production-grade Agentic solutions
Ability to define and articulate new architectural options and strategies to solve complex business and technical problems
Recognized thought leader in AI, with experience in influencing and driving technical direction across a large enterprise
Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience developing senior-level technical talent
Deep understanding of the financial services domain, including regulatory, compliance, and security challenges
Deep exposure to Agentic frameworks, AgentOps Tools, vector databases, container orchestration, API management, Foundation models, Fine Tuning frameworks, Parameter Efficient methods, Knowledge Graphs, retrieval frameworks and embedding models
Hands on experience with GenAI tech stack – Knowledge management, Chunking strategies, Intent algorithms, RAG strategies, Hybrid search algorithms, Fusion and ranking, attribution
Bachelor's/University degree

Job Responsibility

Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for Generative AI and Agentic systems across the business unit, ensuring alignment with business goals and future growth
Lead the research, design, and prototyping of next-generation AI platforms and "first-of-a-kind" capabilities, establishing new patterns for the organization
Act as the lead solution architect for the most complex and critical AI initiatives, ensuring solutions are built for scale, with the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance
Set the technical standards for AI development, including frameworks, tools, MLOps, and Model Governance, influencing teams across the organization
Mentor and develop senior technical talent (Lead and Senior Engineers), acting as a "force multiplier" to elevate the technical capabilities of the entire department
Lead and scale a multi-tiered organization of AI professionals, setting the vision, managing budget, and representing the AI function at the senior executive level
Serve as the primary technical advisor to senior leadership on all matters related to AI, including opportunities, risks, and competitive landscape
Drive a culture of innovation, experimentation, and technical excellence

Fulltime

Principal AI Factory Solution Product Manager

Product Manager - AI Factory Solution

Location

United States , Spring

Salary:

152000.00 - 349000.00 USD / Year

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

July 27, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML products or solutions
Demonstrated ability to build large-scale AI solutions that bring together hardware, software and services into a cohesive offering
Strong understanding of AI technologies, including AI/ML lifecycle (training, tuning, inferencing), large language models, computer vision, and cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Microsoft AzureML, Google AI)
Proven track record of launching successful AI products, with experience in agile methodologies and tools like Jira
Background in High Performance Computing (HPC) and experience blending it with AI workloads will be an advantage
Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis and market testing
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of presenting to technical and non-technical audiences up to the senior executive/SVP levels
Ability to thrive in a startup-like fast-paced, innovative environment with strong problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Define and drive the overall AI factory at-scale and sovereign solution vision, roadmap, and features, while closely aligning with customer needs and HPE strategic goals
Define and drive the key software components necessary for the solution, which may be a mix of HPE developed, commercial and community IP
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify AI factory opportunities and validate solution ideas and software features in a quick turn manner
Collaborate with engineers, product managers and presales architects to translate requirements into technical specifications and prototypes
Oversee the software integration and end-to-end solution lifecycle, from feature ideation and MVP development to launch, iteration, and scaling
Monitor solution performance using KPIs like full-stack wins, product mix, customer satisfaction, and iterate offering based on data insights
Work with legal, finance, pricing and supply chain to setup and manage resale contracts for commercial SW
Partner with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, support strategies and customer enablement materials
Ensure solution complies with ethical AI standards while ensuring highest level of data privacy and sovereignty (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Stay abreast of AI trends, such as generative models, agentic AI, and industry applications

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Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Principal AI Engineer

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience: Extensive experience in designing and building AI/ML solutions, with a significant focus on generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Gen AI Expertise: Deep understanding of modern AI architectures and techniques, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, function calling, and AI agentic workflows
Programming Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Python and extensive experience with core AI/ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow
System Design: Proven ability to architect and develop large-scale, distributed, multi-tier applications. Strong knowledge of microservices, API design, and system integration
MLOps: Solid understanding of MLOps principles and experience with tools for model versioning, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Leadership: Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or principal engineer, with a track record of mentoring team members and driving projects to completion

Job Responsibility

Architectural Leadership: Design and architect end-to-end generative AI solutions, from proof-of-concept to production, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
Technical Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic roadmap for generative AI adoption, evaluating new models, techniques, and platforms to keep our capabilities at the forefront of the industry
Solution Development: Lead the hands-on development of complex AI systems, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, autonomous AI agents, fine-tuning workflows, and custom model integrations
Best Practices & Standards: Establish and govern best practices for the full AI development lifecycle, including prompt engineering, model evaluation, MLOps, and data management
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with multiple management teams and business units to identify high-impact use cases and ensure the successful integration of AI solutions to meet business goals
Mentorship & Guidance: Serve as a senior advisor and coach to other engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Allocate work and provide technical direction to the team
Risk & Compliance: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets. Drive compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, particularly those related to AI ethics, data privacy, and model bias
Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI research, and translate state-of-the-art developments into practical, innovative solutions

Fulltime

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