Member of Technical Staff, AI Reinforcement Systems
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Overview
Help build the world’s most advanced reinforcement learning systems at Microsoft AI. We're on a mission to create trustworthy agents capable of autonomous action and decision-making on behalf of our users. As part of our team, you’ll help advance state-of-the-art model capabilities by contributing to core systems, infrastructure, and research.
We are looking for distributed systems experts with a scientific mindset. The ideal candidate will be able to build complex systems from scratch, diagnose performance issues, and contribute to solving scientific and research challenges. Specifically, they should:
* Excel in programming (especially parallel/concurrent), software engineering, and API design
* Have experience with large-scale systems, preferably having built components from scratch
* Thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
* Pay close attention to details and demonstrate craftsmanship
* Manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
* Be motivated by training capable and safe AI agents and deploying them to millions of users
A background in machine learning is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, with backgrounds in mathematics, competitive programming, or related domains being a plus.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and inclusion where everyone can thrive.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with research teams to advance algorithms for reinforcement learning in large language models
* Develop core systems for scaling reinforcement learning to unprecedented levels and diverse environments
* Embody our culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM fields, with experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Rust, Java, or Python
* OR equivalent experience
* Experience with large-scale software systems and infrastructure
* Experience in reinforcement learning, language modeling, or related domains
Preferred:
* Background in machine learning research
* Experience with large-scale distributed AI systems
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations, please contact us via the provided form.
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