Job Description

Microsoft Research India is inviting applications for Research SDE positions. A Research SDE position offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of Computer Science research and technology development, and work with world class colleagues on meaningful research problem s . Vector search (or nearest neighbor search) is foundational component for semantic search and retrieval-augmentation in copilots and other generative AI. DiskANN is a research project in Microsoft Research India that develops state-of-the-art vector search algorithms and databases. As part of the DiskANN project, you would be defining the future of vector databases for Microsoft and the broader research community. The DiskANN project developed the first high performance disk-based vector search, the first streaming graph indexing algorithms among other industry-leading ideas. The DiskANN library provides vector search atenormous scale for many Microsoft services such as Bing and co-pilots such as Bing Chat, with significant business impact. A sample of the work is at You will be part of a hands-on interdisciplinary research team and build research systems with immediate and wide-reaching impact across Microsoft, and the industry. Some research goals include: Building state-of-the-art vector databases spanning many price-performance characteristics. How can vector search better interact with retrieval and generative models Developing and understanding fundamentally better vector search algorithms. Microsoft Research India is one of the most attractive places to pursue a career in Computer Science and related disciplines. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard, and a welcoming social life of diverse and international culture. Besides full-time researchers and engineers, the lab hosts many postdoctoral researchers (with PhDs) and research fellows (with bachelor\'s or master\'s degrees) on fixed-term appointments, who add significantly to the lab\'s vibrancy. Read more about Microsoft\'s commitment to Global Diversity and Inclusion . Visit for more information.

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