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The Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Lab is on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI — advancing capabilities, efficiency, and safety through breakthroughs in agentic model and systems. Our previous work spanned Small Language Models (Phi, Orca), Synthetic Data Generation (AgentInstruct), Computer Use Models (Fara), and agentic AI systems (AutoGen, MagenticOne, OmniParser), with real-world impact at scale.
We're looking for Senior and Principal Researchers to join us in Redmond, WA or New York City, NY and help shape the future of agentic AI.
In this role, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge training methodologies for large language and multimodal models with advanced agentic and reasoning capabilities. Your work will contribute to cutting-edge research and directly influence state-of-the-art systems used by millions of people worldwide.
Our current focus areas include:
- Reasoning and inference-time compute
- Action models for automating computer use tasks
- Memory and long-horizon task execution
- Multi-agent training and orchestration
The AI Frontiers Lab is a uniquely dynamic environment: multidisciplinary by design, connected to top academic institutions, and committed to open publication. You'll have access to rich, diverse real-world data and the runway to experiment, publish, and make your mark on one of the most consequential fields in technology.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct cutting-edge research in agentic AI, translating insights into practical solutions that ship to millions of users — in close collaboration with researchers, engineers, and product teams.
- Curate high-quality datasets and develop novel training algorithms tailored to agentic and reasoning tasks.
- Design rigorous evaluation frameworks to benchmark model capabilities across reasoning, long-horizon tasks, and multi-agent scenarios.
- Prototype and iterate on new agentic capabilities — from computer use and action models to memory and multi-agent orchestration.
- Drive research from idea to publication, with opportunities to publish at top-tier venues and contribute to the broader scientific community.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Computer Science or relevant field
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate of Computer Science or relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- Research program demonstrated by public artifacts like models, tools, code in AI space or publications at the following conferences: NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, NAACL, CVPR, COLT, ECCV, ICCV, EMNLP.
- Experience with building and evaluating frontier models.
- Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
- Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
- Demonstrable ability to define an ambitious, original research agenda.
- Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and technically lead multi-disciplinary team.
- Keen interest in real-world applications and impact.
LOCATION
Location: Redmond, WA or New York City, NY
COMPENSATION
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.
Research Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.
Overview
The Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Lab is on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI — advancing capabilities, efficiency, and safety through breakthroughs in agentic model and systems. Our previous work spanned Small Language Models (Phi, Orca), Synthetic Data Generation (AgentInstruct), Computer Use Models (Fara), and agentic AI systems (AutoGen, MagenticOne, OmniParser), with real-world impact at scale.
We're looking for Senior and Principal Researchers to join us in Redmond, WA or New York City, NY and help shape the future of agentic AI.
In this role, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge training methodologies for large language and multimodal models with advanced agentic and reasoning capabilities. Your work will contribute to cutting-edge research and directly influence state-of-the-art systems used by millions of people worldwide.
Our current focus areas include:
- Reasoning and inference-time compute
- Action models for automating computer use tasks
- Memory and long-horizon task execution
- Multi-agent training and orchestration
The AI Frontiers Lab is a uniquely dynamic environment: multidisciplinary by design, connected to top academic institutions, and committed to open publication. You'll have access to rich, diverse real-world data and the runway to experiment, publish, and make your mark on one of the most consequential fields in technology.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct cutting-edge research in agentic AI, translating insights into practical solutions that ship to millions of users — in close collaboration with researchers, engineers, and product teams.
- Curate high-quality datasets and develop novel training algorithms tailored to agentic and reasoning tasks.
- Design rigorous evaluation frameworks to benchmark model capabilities across reasoning, long-horizon tasks, and multi-agent scenarios.
- Prototype and iterate on new agentic capabilities — from computer use and action models to memory and multi-agent orchestration.
- Drive research from idea to publication, with opportunities to publish at top-tier venues and contribute to the broader scientific community.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Computer Science or relevant field
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate of Computer Science or relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- Research program demonstrated by public artifacts like models, tools, code in AI space or publications at the following conferences: NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, NAACL, CVPR, COLT, ECCV, ICCV, EMNLP.
- Experience with building and evaluating frontier models.
- Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
- Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
- Demonstrable ability to define an ambitious, original research agenda.
- Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and technically lead multi-disciplinary team.
- Keen interest in real-world applications and impact.
LOCATION
Location: Redmond, WA or New York City, NY
COMPENSATION
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.
Research Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but your transcripts and degree certificates should explicitly list coursework. USCIS may request a credential evaluation if your degree field doesn't directly match the research role title.
Target institutions with established visa infrastructure
Universities, government-funded research labs, think tanks, and large pharmaceutical or biotech firms file LCAs regularly and have in-house HR processes for sponsoring international staff. Smaller private research consultancies may be willing but unfamiliar with E-3 mechanics, so ask whether they've sponsored before.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
A research position qualifies as a specialty occupation when a specific degree field is genuinely required, not just preferred. If the job posting says 'bachelor's degree in any field,' that language can disqualify the role for E-3 purposes, so request that the offer letter specifies the required discipline.
Get your LCA filed before scheduling your consulate appointment
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can submit your DS-160 or schedule a consulate interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so you don't create delays by booking an appointment before certification is in hand.
Understand how fixed-term research contracts affect renewals
E-3 renewals require continued employer sponsorship, so grant-funded or project-based positions can create gaps when funding cycles end. Negotiate employment letters that reflect your ongoing role rather than a single grant period, and align your E-3 validity dates with your contract end dates to avoid status gaps.
Use prior publications and grants to demonstrate specialty occupation
If a consular officer questions whether your research role genuinely requires your specific degree, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or competitive grant awards in your field serve as concrete evidence that the work is academically and professionally specialized, not general.
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Find Research JobsResearch E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces research positions at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a research role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific academic discipline. Roles in applied sciences, data research, social science, laboratory work, or policy analysis typically qualify. The key is that the degree requirement must be real and field-specific, not a general preference for any bachelor's degree. Your offer letter should reflect that specificity.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for research professionals?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, meaning you can start the process as soon as you have a job offer. The H-1B requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a cap of 85,000 slots per year. For Australians in research roles, the E-3 is a far more reliable and faster path to U.S. employment.
Can I switch research employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and updated visa documentation before you start with the new employer. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability rule that lets you begin work on receipt of a new petition. If you're already in the U.S., you can change employers but you must complete the LCA and filing process first, which typically takes a few weeks.
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