The Intelligent Conversation and Communications Cloud AI group applies machine learning to problems in advanced teleconferencing scenarios that are used by hundreds of millions of customers worldwide (via Teams and Skype).  We develop fundamental technologies and do applied research and development to enable better customer experiences for real-time collaboration.  We are seeking a highly capable Principal Machine Learning Scientist Manager who is passionate about machine learning and driven to make an impact. This is a unique opportunity to help develop best in class speech enhancement models with best in class datasets, testing methodologies, training facilities, and make a huge impact to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning to speech enhancement components to improve Teams/Skype real-time collaboration quality
• Understand and be able to leverage core concepts of audio processing
• Design, develop, and own components, tools, platforms, and systems for real-time media communication and collaboration
• Drive independent investigations resulting in shipping product code, patents, and publications
• Manage a small team of machine learning scientist and developers

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years experience in machine learning research and development
• Track record of leading successful machine learning projects
• System development skills, with a long-range system view that leverages development ranging from rapid research prototypes to carefully architected complex systems

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