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The Core Recommendation Ranking team at Microsoft AI Content Org seeks a Principal Applied Scientist to architect the next generation of recommendation systems using advanced AI technologies, particularly large language models and agentic systems. This senior technical leader will design robust machine learning pipelines for feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and online inference, driving innovation in deep learning architectures and multi-task learning. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, product, and applied science teams to integrate new capabilities into the ranking stack, ensuring seamless delivery of personalized content experiences for millions of users. Ideal candidates have expertise in recommendation systems, proficiency in modern ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow, and experience with large-scale data analytics tools such as Spark. They should also possess strong architectural skills and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, with publications in top-tier AI conferences preferred.
TensorFlow
PyTorch
LLM training
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Information Retrieval
Big Data
Spark
MapReduce
Cosmos
NRT systems
Search
Recommendations
CI/CD
Python