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Microsoft is hiring a senior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with LLMs, Deep Learning, Machine Learning. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $119,800–$234,700 per year.

Role: Research Scientist
Function: machine learning
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Redmond, WA
Education: Ph.D. preferred
Department: Research Sciences
Posted: Feb 24, 2026

AI Summary

Design and implement novel AI methodologies for scientific discovery in biomedicine, including post-training techniques, inference optimization, and interpretability. Requires deep expertise in AI/ML with passion for life sciences applications. Participate in team-based research and communicate findings effectively.

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Job description

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Overview

Health Futures is a mission-focused organization within Microsoft Research, working at the forefront of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and life sciences research. We are a global and diverse team of engineers, scientists and domain experts who are working on expanding the technological frontier of health and life sciences through deep research. We offer a unique and vibrant environment that features innovative academic research, enterprise software development, and real-world delivery, with close feedback loops and rapid iterations between all three. Our mission is to empower every person on the planet to live a healthier future. 

We are looking for a Senior Researcher - Machine Learning - Microsoft Research to help us advance the ways artificial intelligence can accelerate and advance discovery in biomedicine and the life sciences. This role is ideal for a candidate with intellectual curiosity who wants to craft a research agenda, articulate it clearly to team members with a diverse set of backgrounds, and execute on it as a member of that research team. Successful applicants will bring deep expertise about AI and will be passionate about making new discoveries in health and the life sciences

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