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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Researcher - Machine Learning for Life Sciences - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Bioinformatics, Program Optimization, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Deep Learning, Generative AI - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-researcher-machine-learning-for-life-sciences-microsoft-research-redmond-wa--8d3048a8-1950-44c2-8853-179665d7c901 ## About the Role Doctorate in relevant field OR Masters Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Bachelors Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience creating and using generative AI or other ML techniques in the life sciences. Experience working with biological data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, microscopy), applying both advanced methods and standard bioinformatics tools. Proven track record in bioinformatic algorithm development, benchmarking, interpretation, and application. Experience innovating software, systems, or workflows that leverage generative AI-based systems to solve real-world problems in the life sciences. This includes techniques like context engineering, prompt optimization, and optimization of test-time compute. Experience creating robust, repeatable technical research artifacts as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor. Research Sciences IC4 ------------------- ### Base Pay Range 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., Academic Research, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biomedicine, Computer Testing, Deep Learning, Develop Methodologies, Enterprise Applications, Experiment Design, Futures, Genomics, Health Science, Healthcare, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Machine Learning, Microscopy, Microsoft Product Family, Proteomics, Publications, Research Skills, Scientific Research, Software Development, Technical Research, Writing Skills ## Description We are looking for a Senior Researcher - Machine Learning for Life Sciences to help us advance the ways artificial intelligence can accelerate and advance discovery in biomedicine and the life sciences. This role is ideal for a candidate with intellectual curiosity who wants to craft a research agenda, articulate it clearly to team members with a diverse set of backgrounds, and execute it as a member of that research team. Successful applicants will bring deep expertise about AI and will be passionate about making new discoveries in health and the life sciences. 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. #Research Responsibilities ---------------- Design, implement, and evaluate novel methodologies for scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, non-exhaustively including techniques around post-training, inference-time optimization, interpretability, and experimental design. Application-specific benchmarking and interpretation: Invent and apply techniques for developing a deep understanding of the capabilities of deep learning models as they relate to specific biological data domains and life sciences research questions of interest. System Optimization: Develop approaches for inference-time optimization of interaction patterns with deep learning models, e.g., context optimization, intelligent sampling, etc. In addition to these specific technical areas, candidates will be required to participate in robust, repeatable team-based technical research and be effective communicators. ## Related Videos - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [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) - [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) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [AI for decision-making in Tech Recruiting](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1074-ai-for-decision-making-in-tech-recruiting) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)