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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cambridge Residency Programme: AI Researcher in Interactive Generative AI systems - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer Clusters, Game Engine, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Pair Programming, Software Engineering, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Free and Open-Source Software, Hardware Infrastructure, Stable Diffusion, Data Pipelines, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10138320/cambridge-residency-programme-ai-researcher-in-interactive-generative-ai-systems/ ## About the Role * Master's or PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or a related field, OR equivalent experience. * Research experience in deep learning, including understanding state-of-the-art model architectures, data pipelines, and methods of evaluation. * Research experience in at least one of the following or related areas: Generative models (video and world models, diffusion, autoregressive models, controllability), multi-modal modelling, training and fine-tuning large multimodal models or AI systems for multi-step interaction, such as agentic workflows, orchestration, tool-using systems, memory, or adaptive workflows * Hands-on knowledge of deep-learning frameworks, with strong software engineering practices and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code. * Experience publishing academic papers and/or demonstrated impact through ML research tooling or open-source contributions. Preferred/Additional Qualifications: * Experience scaling deep learning workloads to maximise responsible utilization of multi-node GPU clusters. * Experience designing or implementing AI workflows, such as automated training, evaluation, or experimentation pipelines * Familiarity with game engines or creative AI tooling and/or experience applying AI in interactive settings This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. ## Description * As a part of the team, you will be working with world-class researchers, engineers and design experts, to create novel generative AI models and capabilities that support creative processes. . * Collaborate to implement and evaluate new approaches, both conceptual and practical, within existing or new emerging cross-company collaborations. * Contribute to the team's goals by generating novel ideas, implementing prototypes, running experiments, utilizing multi-node GPU infrastructure, and rigorously evaluating all ideas with an open mindset. * Design efficient experimentation workflows to accelerate research iteration across the team. * Share knowledge and learn from others, participating in design decisions, presenting your ideas, doing pair programming, reviewing code, etc. * Help to continuously improve our ways of working and the quality of our work, giving constructive feedback, understanding other points of view, suggesting new processes, etc. * Distill insights into effective communications, such as research papers and presentations, or other forms of communications (for example blog posts) to reach technical and general audiences. ## Related Videos - [Should we build Generative AI into our existing software?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1129-should-we-build-generative-ai-into-our-existing-software) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Building a fully automated escape room](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/735-building-a-fully-automated-escape-room) - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [The shadows of reasoning – new design paradigms for a gen AI world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1000-the-shadows-of-reasoning-new-design-paradigms-for-a-gen-ai-world) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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