Cambridge Residency Program – Robotics

Job Description

At Microsoft Research, we undertake world-leading, ambitious projects to transform the world through deep innovation. Join us to drive cutting-edge advancements in Robotics.

Collaborate on groundbreaking projects with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on software and hardware co-design. Leverage diverse skill sets and cutting-edge technology to create innovative solutions in data center robotics, and beyond. Work across the entire spectrum from fundamental research to practical robotic products and experiences.

Advance your career, broaden your technical and interpersonal skills, expand your professional network, and make an impact on a Microsoft scale. Accelerate your growth in a stimulating environment and help shape the future of technology.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Drive Innovative Research: Lead and collaborate on diverse projects to explore cutting-edge robotics technologies, addressing fundamental and applied research challenges.
• Develop and Prototype: Design and implement novel algorithms and control strategies, and translate them into functional prototypes. Develop research code to automate and enhance hardware performance.
• Experiment and Validate: Plan, design, and execute experiments to test and validate prototypes in various real-world scenarios. Analyze data, refine models, and iterate designs to achieve optimal performance.
• Collaborate and Disseminate: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative research environment. Clearly communicate findings and progress through presentations, technical reports, and publications in high-impact academic venues.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD degree (or on-track to complete) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of robotics, such as sensors and actuators, manipulation and grasping, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), kinematics, dynamics, and motion control.
• Strong track record in relevant research, evidenced by publications in top-tier venues like ICRA, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, and IROS.
• Impact-driven mindset with a demonstrated ability to work and learn in a collaborative and diverse environment.
• Committed nature with effective communication skills.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with programming robots, developing control system algorithms, and integrating software with hardware.
• Proficiency in rapid and accurate development using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience with automation software, robotics simulation environments, or embedded systems programming.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.