Microsoft is committed to advancing the state of the art in AI to help solve real-world challenges at global scale. We are looking for a Research Scientist, AI Sensing and Inference Systems with expertise in intelligent sensing, machine learning for physical systems, and real-time data analysis. This role will contribute to designing and deploying systems that generate actionable insights from distributed, multimodal data sources across diverse and dynamic environments.

You’ll join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-driven insight generation—spanning fields such as environmental intelligence, infrastructure resiliency, and scalable observation technologies. This is your opportunity to shape the future of intelligent systems that support critical decision-making in complex environments. At Microsoft, we believe in using science to do good—and we’re looking for passionate researchers ready to have real-world impact.

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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.