Senior Research Scientist

Overview

The mission of the Spectre team is to make fundamental contributions to advancing the state of the art in Geospatial AI, including developing foundation models for aerial object detection, tracking and map generation, and building an end-to-end AI pipeline using cutting-edge ML techniques and system optimization. We conduct applied research and integrate our AI solutions on real customer data to deliver high-value and high-impact solutions. We are an agile team that moves fast from ideas to experimentation, and to product development. We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist to join us in delivering the next wave of AI innovation.

In collaboration with Microsoft Planetary Computer, Spectre is building the AI Platform to harness the power of PB of data and cutting-edge foundation models to generate accurate geospatial insights for a growing number of customers.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities
• You will apply the latest AI, Computer Vision and Machine Learning algorithms to build customer-centric solutions.

• You will modify and advance the state-of-the-art approaches in object detection and tracking to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers.
• You will optimize the run-time performance of the latest Computer Vision and Machine Learning algorithms to meet customer’s requirements on various hardware platforms.
• Partner with industry-leading Engineers, Data Scientists, Designers and Program Managers to deliver solid technical designs.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications
Required qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 6+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 8+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience.
• Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
• Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
• Experience with C++/Python, debugging ability across technology stacks.
• Experience in Deep Learning using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience in Shipping Computer Vision or Machine Learning based runtimes.
• Practical experience working with geospatial data workflows or datasets.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.