This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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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
1103 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
As an Applied Scientist joining MAI’s cutting-edge team, you will design and refine advanced post-training techniques for large language models (LLMs), enhancing their reasoning, safety, and retrieval capabilities. Your day-to-day involves architecting next-generation search pipelines, developing RAG methodologies, and translating research into production-ready systems that power real user experiences. You’ll work with researchers and engineers to innovate in areas like LLM alignment and next-gen search, requiring expertise in machine learning frameworks, Python, and a deep understanding of AI ethics. This role demands proficiency in large-scale AI systems, experience in presenting at industry conferences, and the ability to drive impactful product innovation across multidisciplinary teams.