About this role
<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><span>The Cloud Workload Protection group helps organizations secure their cloud environments by detecting, preventing, and responding to threats across cloud workloads. Within the group, Security for AI (S4AI) focuses on protecting emerging AI applications and agents. We expand threat detection coverage, deliver high-fidelity alerts and automated responses, and help organizations secure their AI applications and agents. </span><span> </span></p></div><div><p> <br><span>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</span><span> </span></p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span>Contribute to research, training, experimentation and evaluation of detections on AI models and agents.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span>Support the development of production-oriented AI solutions, with attention to model quality, reliability, scalability, and measurable customer impact.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span>Work with datasets, evaluation pipelines, and experiment tracking to generate clear insights and support data-driven decisions.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span>Collaborate closely with product, system engineering, software, and silicon teams, and clearly communicate findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><p> </p></div><div><p>Qualifications <br> </p></div><div><p>Required Qualifications: </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Currently pursuing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Hands-on experience with model development, evaluation, experimentation, and data analysis. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Practical coding development experience, including the use of modern AI-assisted coding tools. </p></li></ul></div><div><p>Preferred Qualifications: </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Experience in the cyber security domain. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Experience working with data pipelines, model lifecycle workflows, MLOps concepts, or production AI infrastructure. </p></li></ul></div> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>