Our Research

Research at the Silicon Valley lab focuses on the following areas.

• Algorithms and Theory
• Computer and Systems Architecture
• Distributed Systems
• Security and Privacy
• Software Tools
• Web Search and Data Mining

We share our building and collaborate with the following groups:

• Conversational Systems Research Center
• Interaction and Intent Group
• Search Labs

From the Director

“Our primary goal is to advance the state of the art in distributed systems and related fields, while strengthening the architecture and technology of Microsoft’s products. Our lab emphasizes technical excellence, technical breadth and flexibility, commitment to impact, and collegial interaction among researchers. Our research projects explore and prototype technologies likely to be strategic to the company in the two to five year time frame.”

— Roy Levin, Distinguished Engineer and Managing Director, Microsoft Research Silicon Valley

Careers at Microsoft Research

We are always looking for exceptional researchers, post-docs, and interns. For more information about a career at Microsoft Research Silicon Valley, see:

• Full-time positions
• Internship program