Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research
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Principal Researcher - Data Systems - Microsoft Research
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Overview
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 in leveraging novel hardware, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) for data management challenges are of special interest to us.
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 including several best paper awards and test-of-time awards. More details are available at Data Systems Group at Microsoft Research.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant 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 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.
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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
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