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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted
69 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $231k
$99k most similar roles pay here $318k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $181k 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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

The Microsoft Content Product team is seeking a Manager-Applied Sciences/Machine Learning to lead their Core Recommendation and Content Generation team, an ideal position for someone with deep expertise in LLMs and NLP who can also excel in people leadership. This senior-level role involves leading and growing a team of Applied Scientists and ML Engineers, defining technical vision and strategy for recommendation systems and AIGC, and overseeing system architecture to ensure scalable solutions that enhance user engagement across Microsoft platforms. The candidate will need proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, and Java, as well as experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. With a focus on large-scale data processing and distributed systems, this role offers the opportunity to influence product direction and deliver impactful solutions for nearly 1 billion monthly active users globally.

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow a team of Applied Scientists and ML Engineers, focusing on hiring, coaching, and development.
  • Define technical vision and strategy for recommendation systems, AIGC, and LLM-powered content generation.
  • Ensure robust, efficient, and high-quality ML solutions by overseeing system architecture and scalability.
  • Drive end-to-end execution across multiple initiatives from ideation to production and iteration.
  • Champion innovation in AIGC applications, ranking algorithms, and recommendation systems.

What we're looking for

  • Over 3 years of people management experience in software engineering or machine learning.
  • Master's degree and 12+ years, or Ph.D. and 8+ years, in a relevant field with extensive industry experience.
  • Solid hands-on expertise in LLMs, NLP, recommendation systems, and AIGC.
  • Proven success in delivering large-scale production-grade ML systems.
  • Experience leading critical projects through full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow ML teams, including performance management and career development.
  • Proficiency with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch and experience with LLM fine-tuning.

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