Are you interested in developing and optimizing deep learning systems? Are you interested in designing novel technology to accelerate their training and serving for cutting edge models and applications? Do you want to scale large Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to their limits on massive supercomputers? Are you interested in being part of an exciting open-source library for deep learning systems? The DeepSpeed team is hiring A Senior Researcher! Within AI Platform, the DeepSpeed team works on creating novel state-of-the-art AI models, related infrastructure, and customization tooling. We collaborate deeply with OpenAI and many Microsoft teams across the company, such as Microsoft Research, and numerous products. The DeepSpeed team is looking for a Senior Researcher with passion for innovations and for building high-quality systems that will make significant impact inside and outside of Microsoft. Our team is highly collaborative, innovative, and end-user obsessed. We are looking for a Senior Researcher with systems skills and passion for driving innovations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deep learning systems. We value creativity, agility, accountability, and a desire to learn new technologies. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Required/Minimum Qualifications: * Doctorate in relevant field such as high-performance computing systems (e.g., cache/memory optimization, high-performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) programming, compiler-based optimization, fine-grained parallel library and runtime), or parallel/distributed systems (e.g., communication optimization, network architecture design, network programming). * OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred/Additional Qualifications: * 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 such as * high-performance computing systems (e.g., cache/memory optimization, high-performance GPU programming, compiler-based optimization, fine-grained parallel library and runtime), or parallel/distributed systems (e.g., communication optimization, network architecture design, network programming). Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year. 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 3, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #aiplatform# * Masters one or more subareas and gains expertise in a broad area of research. * Identifies and articulates problems in an area of research that are academically novel and may directly or indirectly impact business opportunities. * Collaborates with other relevant researchers or research groups to contribute to or advance a research agenda. * Researches and develops an understanding of the state-of-the-art insights, tools, technologies, or methods being used in the research community. * Expands collaborative relationships with relevant product and business groups inside or outside of Microsoft and provides expertise or technology to them. * Other: Embody our Culture and Values.