Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages the power of large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive unparalleled creativity and productivity. The Office AI Science team plays a crucial role in the development of Copilot experiences in Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and assists teams across Microsoft by owning the infrastructure and base AI platform that enables complex orchestration of Copilot workflows.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience with transformer-based models (e.g., GPT, Llama).
- 6+ years' experience with Python and relevant ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch).
- 6+ years' experience in coding and design, specifically in the development of AI models for scaled production services.
- 6+ years' experience in shipping applied research to production, highlighting a track record of combining coding skills with advanced expertise in AI model development.
- Masters or Doctorate in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related areas with industry experience or publication record in the areas of Large Language Models, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing.
- Experience demonstrating problem solving and data analysis skills, with expertise in developing or applying predictive analytics, statistical modelling, data mining, or machine learning algorithms.
- Demonstrated passion for product impact, including state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and product groups.
Responsibilities
- We own the infrastructure and base AI platform that enables complex orchestration of Copilot workflows to put powerful AI capabilities at the user’s fingertips.
- We leverage the most advanced, large language models (LLMs) to develop cutting-edge Copilot experiences.
- We are hands-on, assist our partner teams in their Machine Learning (ML) efforts and set guidance on best practices through detailed experimentation and research.
- We have important AI skills like PowerPoint Summary, Q&A, Podcast generation, among others.
- We have shipped the first fine-tuned model for M365 and are working on multiple fine-tuning scenarios for o3, CUA, and others.
- Research and develop an understanding of the state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and product groups.
- Advance research agenda through one or more projects, fine tuning models, yielding new algorithms, prototypes, theories, tools, methods, or collections of data.
Other
- 1+ year(s) of people management experience.
- Experience in managing research or engineering teams in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or related fields.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
