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Location: Cambridge, UK

Research Area(s): Artificial intelligence, Systems and networking

At Microsoft Research, we are shaping the next generation of AI infrastructure through high-risk, high-reward programs spanning devices, systems, software, hardware, and AI infrastructure. As a Senior/Principal Product Systems Engineer, you will own the system-level…

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2026 SIGCOMM 2026 | August 2026

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