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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$163,000–$296,400 / yr
Posted
55 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $230k
$99k most similar roles pay here $318k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Applied Scientist at Microsoft’s newly formed Applied Science organization, you will lead and conduct cutting-edge research projects that enhance the core productivity features of Microsoft Teams. Your role involves bridging the gap between scientific innovation and product development by collaborating with researchers, engineers, and product managers to integrate rigorous methodologies into the product lifecycle. You will teach colleagues about state-of-the-art techniques, publish your findings in top-tier conferences, and communicate complex concepts effectively with product leaders and Microsoft Research (MSR) teams. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in AI research, particularly in areas like reinforcement learning, multimodal modeling, and human-centered AI, along with a proven track record of developing and deploying live production systems and delivering measurable benefits to diverse stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead research projects that advance state-of-the-art techniques while benefiting Microsoft’s productivity products.
  • Integrate rigorous scientific methods into the product lifecycle to shape product direction.
  • Teach colleagues without research backgrounds in state-of-the-art techniques and best practices.
  • Communicate complex concepts with product leaders and Microsoft researchers throughout project planning and execution.
  • Publish research findings to enable others to build on your work and enhance understanding of cutting-edge products.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields like Computer Science or Engineering.
  • Publications in top-tier scientific venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, and CHI.
  • 7+ years of research experience in academic or industry settings.
  • 5+ years developing and deploying live production systems in a product team role.
  • Proven track record of impacting shipped products through measurable benefits for users.
  • Experience presenting at major conferences as an invited speaker.

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