Applied Scientist II / Senior Applied Scientist - Responsible AI (CoreAI) | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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US Posted 160 days ago $100,600–$199,000 / year
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TL;DR

As an Applied Scientist II or Senior Applied Scientist in Microsoft’s CoreAI Platform and Tools organization, you will join the Responsible AI (RAI) team to develop transformative AI experiences that adhere to ethical standards. Your daily tasks include fine-tuning large language models using Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, designing adversarial evaluations with tech leads, and implementing safety mitigations at scale for RAI customers. You’ll need expertise in machine learning, particularly NLP and deep learning, along with proficiency in Python, C#, and frameworks like PyTorch and Triton. Experience in responsible AI research and full-stack development is highly valued as you work on a global scale to ensure the safety and security of AI agents for millions of users worldwide.

Skills

Python PyTorch C# Triton NLP Deep Learning DevOps Unit Testing Test Driven Development API Design Data Analysis Large Datasets Responsible AI

What you'll do

  • Conduct supervised fine-tuning of large language models using Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback.
  • Design and implement adversarial evaluations to identify potential risks in AI agents and apply safety mitigations.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver Responsible AI mitigations at scale for customers.
  • Refine existing implementations based on operational performance data and troubleshoot issues end-to-end.
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models, focusing on natural language processing and deep learning techniques.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent.
  • Master's degree in relevant field with 6+ years of experience in predictive analytics and research, or equivalent.
  • Rich experience in feature design, model development, evaluation, and deployment.
  • Expertise in machine learning, particularly NLP and deep learning.
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, and familiarity with PyTorch and Triton frameworks.
  • Experience with language model training and evaluation.
  • Strong platform/API design skills and commitment to quality engineering methodologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $100,600–$199,000 range sits above 14% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,950–$249,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,250–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Microsoft

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

Microsoft currently has 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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