Job Description:
Azure Research – Systems (AzRS) is a research group within Azure that advances the limits of software systems for cloud platforms. The group focuses on improving the efficiency of cloud infrastructure across the full hardware and software stack. The team works closely with Azure production teams to deploy research with significant real‑world impact and collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance the state of the art. The group also engages with the broader research community through publications in leading Computer Science venues, blog posts, open‑source contributions, patents, and participation in conferences, while providing a collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment for engineers and researchers working on complex computing challenges. The team is seeking a Lead Researcher IC4 to improve the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure across multiple layers of the stack, including AI system software, innovative hardware, datacenter infrastructure, and its interaction with power grids, for both inference and training. The work uses algorithmic, systems, and architecture techniques to enhance performance, power efficiency, and energy efficiency across the infrastructure supporting current AI advancements. In this role, you will collaborate with researchers, engineers, industry partners, and workload owners to drive an innovative research agenda aimed at advancing the state of the art and influencing production systems. You will have opportunities to mentor new team members and research interns, propose and publish cutting‑edge research in computer systems, and gain insight into the inner workings of a hyperscale cloud. The position offers substantial opportunities for growth, learning, and visibility, and is well suited for individuals who thrive in environments focused on innovation and fast‑paced execution.
