Member of Technical Staff, AI Multimodal - MAI Superintelligence Team
Microsoft · London, United Kingdom · Software Engineering
staff
Machine Learning Engineer
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Bachelor's Hybrid
· Posted Jan 5, 2026
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a staff-level Machine Learning Engineer based in London, United Kingdom (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Deep Learning, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, ETL. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Posted
- Jan 5, 2026
AI Summary
Develop ML algorithms, model architectures, and datasets for multimodal foundation models at scale. Requires expertise in multimodal research with strong publication track record and experience in large-scale distributed systems. Collaborate on infrastructure, training, deployment, and product integration.
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Job description
from Microsoft careersOverview
Responsibilities
At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance and product deployment. The Multimodal team at Microsoft AI tackles some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI.
We are looking for outstanding individuals excited about contributing to the next generation of systems that will transform the field. In particular, we are looking for candidates who:
- Have proven expertise in areas of interest, evidenced by an exceptional publication track record and/or significant technical leadership in high-impact projects.
- Exhibit strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making.
- Have experience and/or in-depth understandings about large-scale distributed systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Develop algorithms, design model architectures, conduct experiments, champion measurement and evaluation, innovate datasets and data pipelines
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