Research Infrastructure Engineer
Microsoft · Posted Oct 12
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
Microsoft Research India (MSR India) is a leading research lab advancing innovation across areas including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Theory, Technology & Empowerment, and Systems. The lab is seeking a Research Infrastructure Engineer to build, secure, and automate the technical environment that enables world-class research. This role combines infrastructure engineering, security, developer productivity, and technical operations, with opportunities to contribute directly to research and engineering projects.
What you will do
- Own and support research infrastructure spanning cloud, GPUs, workstations, servers, and development environments (like Github).
- Manage technical support for internal and external events.
- Design and implement automation to improve reliability, security, and research productivity.
- Build tools, scripts, and workflows using Python, PowerShell, Azure, and DevOps technologies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on deployment architectures, hosting options, access control, security, and operational best practices.
- Partner with researchers and engineers to identify bottlenecks and develop scalable solutions.
- Oversee technical contract staff to own and support physical infrastructure like network, telephone and printers.
- Contribute to shared tooling, infrastructure, and, where appropriate, research projects and prototypes.
- Coordinate across engineering, procurement, security, compliance, and IT teams to deliver complex technical solutions.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 5+ years of experience in any of infrastructure engineering, technical operations, DevOps, systems engineering, or software development.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux and/or Windows administration.
- Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
- Proficiency in communication and content management platforms like Teams/Sharepoint.
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
- Strong understanding of security fundamentals, access control, identity management, and enterprise security practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with GPUs, AI/ML infrastructure, or high-performance computing.
- Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and cloud environments.
- Experience contributing to software or research projects.
- Experience with procurement policies and practices including budgeting/forecasting.
- Experience managing support teams.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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