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Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab, located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC, Canada, our lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exciting expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. We’re on a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging the gap between cutting-edge general AI and the specialized, real-world applications that drive meaningful impact. We are seeking highly skilled Senior Principal Researcher - Cloud and AI Infrastructure with a keen interest in advancing cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure architecture, and chip design using AI technologies. At the Vancouver Lab, we focus on deeply integrating intelligent systems across every layer of computing—from infrastructure to the physical environment. Our goal is to solve complex, real-world challenges with precision, scalability, and cost-efficiency. This means working at the intersection of AI, human interaction, and environmental context through a dynamic, co-evolutionary process. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of intelligent systems, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. This is an opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those areas.
Job Responsibility:
Investigate and analyze emerging hardware technologies, trends, and advancements
Design and optimize hardware components, systems, and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency
Conduct simulations, tests, and validations to ensure hardware designs meet required specifications and performance goals
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models to demonstrate new hardware technologies and applications
Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions by staying informed about industry best practices and standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software researchers, designers, and engineers, to identify hardware requirements and develop innovative solutions
Partner with manufacturing vendors and production teams to transition innovative designs and concepts into deployable systems
Document research findings, design decisions, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the organization
Requirements:
Doctorate in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 7+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in research related to infrastructure design, computer architecture, or artificial intelligence
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
Experience in optimizing or designing hardware components and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, efficiency