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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted
102 days ago
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $231k
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This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $173,200–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 1577 open roles on FindRole.

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The Principal Data Scientist and Analytics position at Microsoft AI’s Ecosystem Data Science Team involves leading cross-product measurement strategies, mentoring data scientists, and ensuring high-quality metrics through rigorous statistical analysis. This role requires developing advanced analytics frameworks using machine learning and statistical modeling to optimize user and business value across products. Key responsibilities include designing experiments, collaborating with product and engineering teams to integrate data science solutions, and driving performance optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a quantitative field, along with expertise in Python, R, or similar languages, and strong skills in problem-solving, communication, and cross-team collaboration. This role demands proficiency in large-scale data analysis and the ability to influence decision-making across diverse stakeholders within Microsoft’s expansive AI ecosystem.

Skills

Python R MATLAB C# Java Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Experiment Design SQL CI/CD Azure AWS Kubernetes Docker Git Jupyter Notebook Tableau Power BI PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor data scientists to align with MAI ecosystem goals.
  • Develop and execute cross-product measurement strategies, ensuring metric quality.
  • Apply advanced analytics techniques to large datasets for accurate performance metrics.
  • Design and implement experiments to measure user and business value improvements.
  • Optimize product and process efficiency by identifying and implementing data-driven solutions.
  • Influence decision-making with compelling insights and handle complex tradeoffs independently.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate or equivalent experience in a relevant field with extensive data science background.
  • Over 8 years of professional experience managing structured and unstructured data.
  • Proficiency in applying statistical techniques and reporting results effectively.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical excellence.
  • Expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimentation design.
  • Strong ability to communicate insights to senior leadership and diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated success in large-scale collaboration across multiple teams.

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