Rodrigo Fonseca

Microsoft Azure Research – Systems is seeking talented individuals for Researcher and Research Software Engineer positions. The group focuses on advancing the core computing infrastructure that powers the AI revolution, with research spanning the entire systems stack, including power and datacenter design, GPU and CPU optimizations, and large-scale computing systems. Azure Research – Systems is recognized for its world-class research and direct impact on Microsoft’s online services and datacenters, driving innovations in cloud efficiency and AI infrastructure. Recent projects include power regulation for AI training, inference phase splitting for LLMs, per-VM power capping, power oversubscription of GPU clusters, and resource harvesting in datacenters. The group collaborates closely with product teams and has a strong record of tech transfer and best paper awards in top conferences. Research areas include computing systems, AI infrastructure, cloud systems, datacenter design, and hardware/software co-design. Applicants should have research experience in computing systems, AI infrastructure, or large-scale computing, and a passion for real-world impact. The positions offer competitive compensation and benefits as part of Microsoft’s research organization. The work environment is collaborative, innovative, and at the forefront of cloud and AI systems research. To apply, candidates should visit the Microsoft Careers portal using the provided links, review the job descriptions, and submit their applications online. The positions are open to candidates with relevant research backgrounds who are eager to contribute to impactful systems research at scale.