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Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research

Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

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Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research We seek a Principal Researcher with expertise in query execution, data storage, resource management for serverless cloud platforms, data discovery, and data preparation techniques. Candidates with experience leveraging novel hardware, AI, and ML for data management challenges are of special interest.

Our past research has been incorporated into Microsoft’s products and services such as SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Power BI, Excel, and Dynamics 365. We have had influential publications at top conferences such as ACM SIGMOD, VLDB, and IEEE ICDE.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related research experience (or equivalent experience)

A track record of research accomplishments, e.g., major conference publications (ACM SIGMOD, 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 systems cloud platforms

Expertise in key components of data systems, e.g., distributed query execution, resource management for cloud platforms, low‑code data transformations

In‑depth knowledge of modern hardware

Experience applying AI and machine learning techniques to data systems challenges

Research Sciences IC5 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 – $274,800 per year. For specific locations (San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area) the base pay range is USD $188,000 – $304,200 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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