Overview
Shape the future of AI speech—join us to build transformative speech technologies for multilingual intelligent experiences that reach billions.
Microsoft is pioneering next-generation AI-driven speech solutions for voice agents, transcription, and call centre analytics.
As a Principal Applied Scientist in Microsoft’s Azure Speech team, you will lead the development of advanced multilingual speech models, AOAI finetuning and multimodal generative AI powering real-time and batch transcription, intelligent voice agents, and multilingual technologies across Microsoft products and enterprise solutions. Your work will impact billions—enabling next-generation human–machine experiences for diverse markets, with a special focus on India.
In this strategic role, you will set technical direction and drive innovation in speech recognition, AOAI customisation, and generative AI. You’ll collaborate with top scientists and engineers to scale model quality and deliver breakthrough technologies across AI speech technologies.
Based in Hyderabad, this on-site role offers opportunities to mentor, grow, and shape the future of multimodal interaction for Indian and global audiences.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organisation to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset and encourage teams and leaders to bring their best. Join us to shape the future of speech and multimodal LLM technology.
Responsibilities
Set technical directions in multilingual speech model, speech LLMs, model customization, and impact accuracy, latency, and compute.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Inclusivity & Compliance:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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.
