Applied Scientist II and Senior, Microsoft AI Development Acceleration Program

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cambridge, MA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Closes
Dec 9, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Applied Scientist II and Senior, Microsoft AI Development Acceleration Program

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Join Microsoft’s MAIDAP team as an Applied Scientist to drive innovation at the intersection of research and development. In this role, you will lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for various Microsoft products, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to large-scale datasets. Your daily tasks include preparing data for analysis, collaborating with software engineers and product managers to integrate novel AI technologies into production, and communicating your findings to key stakeholders across the organization. Ideal candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in fields like computer science, statistics, or engineering, along with expertise in Python, R, or Scala, and a track record of publishing research in areas such as LLMs, deep learning, and probabilistic models. This two-year program offers mentorship from industry leaders and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI projects that address some of Microsoft’s most challenging technical problems.

Skills

Python R Scala LLMs SLMs multi-modal models probabilistic graphical models Bayesian networks deep learning reinforcement learning time series active learning fair and interpretable AI optimization for machine learning

What you'll do

  • Research and develop AI solutions for Microsoft’s products and services.
  • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to large-scale data sets.
  • Ensure data integrity by preparing and reviewing data preparation/ETL code.
  • Communicate research findings and ideas to customers, managers, and decision-makers.
  • Stay updated with the latest AI technologies and share knowledge within the organization.
  • Patent and publish scientific research related to AI advancements.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 1+ year(s) experience in statistics, predictive analytics, research (Master's degree required).
  • Publication record in LLMs, SLMs, multi-modal models, Bayesian networks, deep learning.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks and application solutions in language, speech, vision.
  • Proficient in Python/R/Scala or similar programming languages.

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