Software Engineer 2

 Join our innovative team at Azure Voice AI, where we are at the forefront of AI technology. We are dedicated to creating cutting-edge generative voice and avatar AI models that revolutionize user experiences. The Azure Voice AI team’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to have human like, diverse and delightful AI voices and avatars!

We are seeking passionate and talented developers to join our dynamic team. As a Developer for Generative Voice and Avatar AI Models, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing state-of-the-art AI models that power our next-generation products. You will collaborate with a team of experts in AI, machine learning, and software development to create innovative solutions that enhance user interaction and engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch).
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques.
• Familiarity with generative models, such as GANs, VAEs,  diffusion, flow matching or autoregressive models.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Responsibilities include

• Drive omni model development with SOTA ASR and TTS
• Develop SOTA talking avatar models for zero shot and fine tune scenario
• Familiar with latest GenAI modelling technique like diffusion and language modelling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into various applications and platforms.
• Conduct research and stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to continuously improve our models.
• Optimize and fine-tune AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the overall improvement of our development processes.