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US Posted 32 days ago $102,100–$202,200 / year
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TL;DR

As an Applied Scientist II on Microsoft’s Office AI Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Copilot experiences within Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Your day-to-day responsibilities include researching cutting-edge tools and methods, driving strategic vision aligned with company objectives, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables. You will work alongside experts in large language models, deep learning, and responsible AI to develop innovative solutions such as PPT summaries, Q&A features, and podcast generation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in machine learning, proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries like PyTorch, experience with transformer-based models, and a track record of successfully shipping applied research to production environments. This role requires expertise in predictive analytics, statistical modeling, data mining, and machine learning algorithms, as well as leadership skills to influence others and foster team growth.

Skills

Python PyTorch Transformer-based models GPT Large language models Machine learning algorithms Predictive analytics Statistical modelling Data mining CI/CD AWS Azure MLOps

What you'll do

  • Conduct cutting-edge research and develop new algorithms for machine learning models.
  • Define project goals, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Advance strategic vision by aligning team objectives with overall company goals.
  • Develop and fine-tune large language models to enhance productivity tools like Copilot.
  • Implement transformer-based models and integrate them into production services.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience in a relevant field.
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience, including research and predictive analytics.
  • Expertise in developing or applying predictive analytics, statistical modeling, data mining, or machine learning algorithms.
  • Experience with transformer-based models like GPT and proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch.
  • Demonstrated success in shipping applied research to production environments.
  • Leadership skills for influencing others and managing team dynamics effectively.
  • Technical background in coding and design for AI model development in scaled production services.

Market check

Salary context

This $100,600–$199,000 range sits above 21% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000–$235,325

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$161,562–$240,925

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 534 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 488 roles with salary data.

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