Senior Researcher - Systems and Networking Job at Microsoft Corporation (Vancouver)

Senior Researcher - AI and Systems Reliability

Help shape the future of reliable AI systems. At Microsoft Research’s AI and Sys...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD (or currently pursuing) in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering
A research program demonstrated by journal and conference publications (NeurIPS, SOSP, OSDI)
Firm understanding of Distributed Systems and Cloud Systems
Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
A PhD that was focused on any one of the following core areas of research: datacenter networking, distributed systems, formal methods and verification, high performance computing, ML Systems, operating systems, programming languages, storage systems, systems reliability, systems security and software engineering

Job Responsibility

Define a novel research agenda, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research
Collaborate and build new ideas with members of the group and others
Have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide

Fulltime

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Senior Researcher in Electrical Engineering with Specialisation in Power Electronics

The intelligent Grid (iG) research team at the IERC invites applications for a S...

Location

Ireland , Cork

Salary:

61471.00 - 73392.00 EUR / Year

Tyndall National Institute

Expiration Date

July 16, 2026

Requirements

A PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Electronics and typically, 6+ years of post-doc research experience in a University/Research Institute/Industry
Previous experience in managing research projects and report writing for externally funded projects
Previous experience in managing and supervising postgraduate students
Previous experience in competitive proposal writing and achievement
Demonstrable research expertise in at least two of the following areas: Power converter design for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Grid Integration and Control of DERs, Grid Stability/Power Quality Analysis and Improvement, Application of artificial intelligence in power systems and control, Hardware Experience/Knowledge of Converters, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), prototype development, and any real-time controlling platform (OPAL-RT) in the abovementioned areas
Proven track record of research publications

Job Responsibility

Lead the planning and delivery of key scenarios workstreams within projects, ensuring inputs, timelines, risks and dependencies are managed effectively, and issues are escalated when needed related to models
Initiate and steer innovation in the research area to improve the robustness, accuracy and reliability of results
Coordinate technical studies with relevant team members by providing expert support for analysis, interpretation and validation of outcomes
Ensure high-quality deliverables by leading the drafting, review and consolidation of reports, documentation and presentations
Manage stakeholder engagement and lead effective meetings with clear agendas, action tracking and follow-up
Develop a credible and aspiring strategic research vision for their research within IERC that leverages the unique infrastructure, capabilities and full range of expertise of the Tyndall National Institute and UCC
Grow the intelligent grid research and demonstration activities, especially in power conversion and control and, through strong collaborations and outputs, develop its international reputation in the field
Generate excellent research outcomes as evidenced by influential or milestone publications in leading journals and conferences
Drive collaboration with others in successful bids for competitive large-scale (million €) grants/awards from national and European funding sources, and Industry to safeguard the financial sustainability
Support a team culture that results in high-quality postgraduate training and supervision, and where professional/personal / career development is a priority

What we offer

Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development
Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge
Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows
Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance
Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements
Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all
Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience
Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive
Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community

Fulltime

Senior Networking Project Manager

As a Senior Networking Project Manager you will engage with customer stakeholder...

Location

United States , Springfield

Salary:

101800.00 - 193800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 3+ years' experience in project management OR equivalent experience.
Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance.
Verification of U.S. citizenship.
Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Job Responsibility

Engage with customer stakeholders to develop partnerships, leveraging broad technical expertise
Drives customer satisfaction by engaging with customers stakeholders in a positive manner, reviewing and analyzing customer feedback, and leveraging trusted relationships with key internal resources to act as the voice of the customer
Adheres to project compliance standards and requirements of the contract and accommodates customer compliance standards
Drives project initiation for projects of medium complexity by delivering a workstream within a larger project/program
Facilitates contracting process for partner resources by briefing partners, coordinating partner candidate interviews, and identifying and acclimating partner resources to the team
Develops detailed project management plan to drive predictable delivery for projects of medium complexity or supports senior colleagues in projects of high complexity
Provides review of defined metrics, proactively monitors and tracks risks, ensures timely completion and quality of deliverables, and manages stakeholder communications
Drives timely project closure by ensuring completion of project sign off tasks
Applies advanced knowledge across project management principle areas, contributes at local team-wide level to share knowledge and support others, serves as a mentor to junior colleagues to grow identified skill gaps, and participates in cross-border mentoring and peer alignment to share lessons learned on challenging projects
Drives and maintains obligations to customer across the delivery lifecycle including envisioning, solution development, delivery planning, cloud consumption and usage, delivery management while ensuring adherence to security best practices in partnership with Solution Area SMEs

Fulltime

Senior Researcher - AI Computer Architecture

The future of AI is being built not just in software, but in the physics of ligh...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate (PhD) in electronic engineering, computer architecture, computer systems or related field, or equivalent training and experience in research
At least 3 years related research or equivalent industrial experience
Demonstrated architectural impact and experience in computer system organisation
A demonstrable record working at the interface of different research fields, or multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating across domains such as hardware, systems, networking, and AI workloads
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including the skill to clearly communicate technical results and justify assumptions to diverse technical audiences

Job Responsibility

Define the research roadmap and advance a long-term agenda for AI system architectures built on novel optical interconnects, new memory technologies and other recent hardware trends
Cooperate closely with other discipline experts to steer the overall research program and ensure mutual directional alignment on the most impactful strategic research priorities
Design, model, and prototype future AI systems through an integrated co-design approach
Collaborate with external industry partners to drive hardware proof-of-concept development and production roadmaps
Write, create, and deliver technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders to disseminate research outcomes and deliver strategic insights across the business
Mentor and grow team capabilities within a multidisciplinary team by coaching research interns and junior researchers, and fostering shared expertise across compute, networking, and memory systems

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Systems Engineer to ...

Location

United States , Carrollton

Salary:

50.00 - 65.00 USD / Hour

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of deep experience with virtualization technologies (VMware/VDI)
2+ years of direct experience with cloud technologies (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP also considered)
Proven experience managing M365 environments and disaster recovery strategies
Advanced knowledge of Horizon VDI and Pure Storage
Mid-to-advanced Cisco networking skills (Routing/Switching)
Proficiency in Azure core services (Networking, Load Balancers, VPN)
Advanced Professional Certifications (e.g., Microsoft MCSE Core Infrastructure or VMware VCP) are highly preferred
Excellent troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a team-oriented atmosphere

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, testing, and implementation of complex technical projects
Research and architect infrastructure and security solutions in collaboration with the Security team
Install, configure, and maintain technical infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of Enterprise systems
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Horizon VDI and VMware environments
Manage and optimize the Azure platform, including virtual machines, block storage, Entra ID (Active Directory), virtual networks, and VPN gateways
Perform mid-to-advanced network administration, including the configuration of Cisco switches and routers
Oversee backup procedures and Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols, utilizing Pure Storage for on-premises backup solutions
Identify and lead efforts to automate repetitive IT processes to improve departmental scaling
Monitor system and software security in cooperation with security administrators, ensuring all actions meet organizational confidentiality policies and values
Supervise and mentor junior engineers

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Senior Researcher - Artificial Specialized Intelligence

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

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

114400.00 - 203900.00 CAD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in computer science or relevant field OR equivalent experience
Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ 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 system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies
Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc.
A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus
Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence

Job Responsibility

Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven system
Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events
Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity)

We are looking for a new team member who can make an immediate impact and who de...

Location

United States , Westlake

Salary:

Not provided

Fidelity Investments

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technology discipline
6+ years of experience in a distributed IT Engineering and/or support function
2+ years of experience with implementing and supporting APIs, Key management & Encryption products, and solutions
1-2 years of experience with cloud computing (AWS/Kubernetes/Containerization)
Understanding of Cryptography/encryption concepts, methods, and processes
Strong working knowledge of OS (Linux and Windows) from security point of view (configuration, hardening etc.)
Knowledge of deploying and managing APIs, and automation/scripting (Python/Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
Hands-on experience in CI/CD and configuration management systems such as Github, Jenkins and Artifactory

Job Responsibility

Performing routine tasks of Incident, change and release management work in on-going operations support including source code control, build and deployment automation, configuration and change management, performing monitoring and log integration, server and network security access control for cryptocurrency projects
Performing systems security engineering work including designing/recommending new controls implementations, executing proof of concepts, researching new solutions for emerging threats and developing process improvements to improve cybersecurity controls
Defining, implementing, and supporting authentication, authorization, monitoring, policy enforcement, access control and other security controls at server, system, network, and process levels for the production systems in cryptocurrency environment

Fulltime

Senior Researcher - Artificial Specialized Intelligence

Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exc...

Location

Canada

Salary:

114400.00 - 203900.00 CAD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in computer science or relevant field OR equivalent experience
Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ 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 system and architecture, including experience with computer hardware, software, and networking technologies
Deep knowledge about the latest large model training/inference technology such as instruction finetuning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Reinforcement Learning with Hindsight Experience Replay (RLHF), processed and self-reward modeling, low-precision training/inference, etc.
A track record of published research in the field of AI or other system innovation is a plus
Keen interest in general AI research, including but not limited to large foundation models and artificial specialized intelligence

Job Responsibility

Conduct cutting-edge research in large foundation models, focusing on applying large foundation models in specific domain
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven system
Develop and maintain research prototypes and software tools, ensuring that they are well-documented and adhere to best practices in software development
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals and present your work at industry events
Collaborate with other AI researchers and engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team

Fulltime

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