About the Role

Research Software Engineer II role focused on improving cloud and AI infrastructure efficiency through innovative research prototypes and production systems. Works across hardware/software stack using algorithmic, systems, and architecture techniques. Collaborates with Azure production teams and publishes research in top computer science venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and evaluate research prototypes for cloud efficiency
• Transform project guidelines into system architectures and implementations
• Support large-scale production systems and resolve technical issues
• Publish papers and present at workshops and conferences
• Mentor research interns and onboard new team members

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding (C, C++, C#, Java, Rust, Python)
• 1+ year experience in datacenter architecture, distributed systems, or AI infrastructure
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Nice to Have:

• 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 1+ year experience in computer architecture with power/performance management
• 1+ year experience supporting large-scale distributed systems
• 1+ year experience in cloud infrastructure development

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare