Principal Researcher - Cloud and AI Infrastructure - Microsoft Research
Core
Investigate emerging hardware technologies and design/optimize hardware components, systems, and architectures to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency for cloud and AI infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Researcher - Cloud and AI Infrastructure
Builds
Hardware components, systems, and architectures for cloud and AI infrastructure
Domain
Cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware/Chip design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware architecture design, System optimization, Simulation and validation, Prototype development, Industry trend analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Vendor partnership, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Academic publishing (lead author), Top conference participation, Advanced hardware optimization
Technologies
Hardware design tools, Simulation environments, Cloud infrastructure platforms
Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze emerging hardware technologies and industry trends; Design and optimize hardware components and architectures; Conduct simulations, tests, and validations; Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models; Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify hardware requirements; Partner with manufacturing vendors to transition designs into deployable systems; Document research findings and technical specifications.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with research leadership
