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Senior Researcher - Efficient AI

MicrosoftBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 21 May 2026

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Researcher to join an applied research team focusing on efficiency challenges for large-scale Generative AI systems. The role involves working across the full stack, including hardware, kernels, and serving frameworks, to optimize AI performance and cost. Candidates will drive research from prototyping to production deployment. This position requires strong research credentials and systems engineering expertise.

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Experience

3+ years

Function

Research

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 1

What you will work on

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Researcher to join an applied research team focusing on efficiency challenges for large-scale Generative AI systems. The role involves working across the full stack, including hardware, kernels, and serving frameworks, to optimize AI performance and cost. Candidates will drive research from prototyping to production deployment. This position requires strong research credentials and systems engineering expertise.

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Quality 95/1005/5 clarityTier 1 company

Senior research role at a Tier 1 company focusing on high-impact, large-scale Generative AI efficiency problems.

Very clear, well-scoped JD that defines specific technical challenges, required research output, and architectural focus areas.

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34.9 LPA average

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Must haves

  • Doctorate degree or Master's with 3+ years experience or Bachelor's with 4+ years experience
  • Expertise in algorithmic optimization, parallel computing, and queuing theory
  • Understanding of GPU architecture and memory hierarchies
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python for high-performance systems
  • Record of research impact through publications or patents

Tools and skills

c++pythongpu architecture

Nice to have: pytorch, tensorflow, vllm, triton inference server, tensorrt-llm, onnx runtime, ray serve, deepspeed-mii, cuda, rocm, triton, ptx, cutlass.

About the company

Microsoft is a global Tier 1 technology company.

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