Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research

WeseekaPrincipal Researcherwithexpertiseinquery execution, data storage,resource management forserverless cloud platforms,data discovery,and data preparation techniques.Candidates withexperienceinleveragingnovel hardware,Artificial Intelligence(AI), and Machine Learning(ML)for data management challenges areof special interest to us.

Our past research has been incorporated into Microsoft'sproducts and servicessuch as SQL Server,Azure SQL Database,Power BI,Excel,andDynamics365.We have hadinfluential publications at top conferences such as ACM SIGMOD,VLDB,and IEEE ICDEincludingseveralbest paper awards and test-of-time awards.More details are available atData Systems Group at Microsoft Research.

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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.

• Pursue high-ambition research on data systems in collaboration with other members of the research lab
• Build and deploy novel systems
• Contribute significant innovations to Microsoft's products and services
• Publish papers on significant research results
• Embody our culture and values

Required Qualifications

• Doctoratein Computer Science, Computer Engineering,or relevant fieldAND 3+ years related research experience
  • OR equivalent experience
• A track recordof research accomplishments, e.g.,majorconference publications(ACMSIGMOD, VLDB)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience) OR equivalent experience
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
• Appetite for undertaking ambitious research challenges
• Familiarity with traditional SQL or big data systemscloud platforms
• Expertiseinkey components of data systems, e.g.,distributedquery execution, resource management for cloud platforms, low-code data transformations
• In-depthknowledgeof modern hardware
• Experience with applying AI and Machine Learning techniques for challenges in data systems

Research Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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