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Principal Researcher and Senior Principal Researcher - Software Verification

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Redmond, WA$142.8k - $274.8kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Principal Researcher or Senior Principal Researcher role at Microsoft Research focused on software verification, with emphasis on integrating AI and agent technologies to enable rapid development of verified systems code. On-site in Redmond, collaboration across disciplines, and opportunities to publish and contribute to product impact.

Responsibilities

  • Drive high-impact research in software verification integrating AI technology.
  • Collaborate to develop and test out new ideas within existing or new collaborative teams.
  • Build and maintain state-of-the-art systems in this space.
  • Collaborate in preparing technical papers and presentations.
  • Work with product teams to ensure your technology has world-changing impact.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Master’s Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Preferred: 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.
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
  • Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
  • Active participation in engineering efforts in the above areas, with involvement in building and maintaining systems.
  • Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Required:Software verificationAI integration with software systems

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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