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Senior/Principal Researcher

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Beijing, Chinafull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior/Principal Researcher specializing in AI with a strong focus on Large Language Model, Agentic AI Systems, AI Infrastructure, Multimodality, Embodied AI, and related fields at Microsoft Research Asia Pacific (MSR Asia). Lead long-term research agenda, collaborate across teams and institutions, and drive impactful AI research initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a joint research effort to pursue a long-term research agenda aligned with MSRA strategy, possibly involving multiple teams/universities inside and outside of Microsoft.
  • Foster cooperative relationships with academic communities, industry partners, and internal Microsoft business groups to establish MSRA presence locally and support future growth.
  • Create synergy among MSRA research groups in multiple locations to enable collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in relevant field OR equivalent experience.
  • Passion to see research have a real-world impact on key challenges for society.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills to engage with various stakeholders externally and internally.
  • Ability to work within a dynamic team.
  • High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished and quality work product.
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.

Skills

Required:Large Language Models (LLMs)Agentic AI SystemsAI Infrastructure
Nice to have:MultimodalityEmbodied AI
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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