Member of Technical Staff, Reinforcement Learning Systems - MAI Superintelligence Team

Overview

Microsoft AI is looking for a Member of Technical Staff – Reinforcement Learning Systems to help build the world’s most advanced reinforcement learning systems. We are responsible for designing, developing, and operating the large-scale reinforcement learning systems that power several use cases across the Superintelligence team – from training trustworthy and capable agents and powerful reasoning models to helpful and conversational assistants.  

We are looking for individuals who can contribute to cutting-edge research and help bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and robust, production-grade distributed systems. The ideal candidate has both distributed systems expertise and a scientific mindset and will be able to build complex and scalable systems from the ground up, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, debug complex, cross-system issues with extremely high attention to detail, and contribute to solving scientific and research challenges. Specifically, they should: 

• Excel in programming (especially parallel/concurrent and distributed), software engineering, and system design 

• Have experience in large-scale systems, preferably having built some components from scratch.  

• Thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment  

• Have a high degree of craftsmanship and pay close attention to details  

• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and can adjust to shifting priorities 

A background in machine learning is preferred but not required. In this case, candidates must demonstrate they have an ability to quickly learn the subject, and backgrounds in mathematics, competitive programming, and related domains are a plus. 

Microsoft AI, is dedicated to advancing Copilot and other consumer AI products and research. The team is responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. Come be a part of the team shaping the future personal computing.  

Microsoft Superintelligence TeamMicrosoft Superintelligence team’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.This role is part of Microsoft AI's Superintelligence Team. The MAIST is a startup-like team inside Microsoft AI, created to push the boundaries of AI toward Humanist Superintelligence—ultra-capable systems that remain controllable, safety-aligned, and anchored to human values. Our mission is to create AI that amplifies human potential while ensuring humanity remains firmly in control. We aim to deliver breakthroughs that benefit society—adv