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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$139,900–$274,800 / yr
Posted
69 days ago

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $207k
$101k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $207k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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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

The Principal Data Scientist role at Microsoft AI’s Growth and Analytics Team involves leading the integration of advanced AI into data analysis systems for Microsoft Content, enhancing efficiency and enabling broader access to deep analytical insights. This position requires driving measurement strategies, collaborating with product development teams, and developing AI agents for standardized data collection and analysis. Key responsibilities include applying large language model (LLM) skills, statistical modeling, and experimentation to deliver accurate metrics, executing experiments across various dimensions, and influencing decision-making processes through compelling insights. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java, along with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and a proven track record of driving large-scale collaborations and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

What you'll do

  • Lead the integration of AI into data analysis systems to enhance efficiency and accessibility for non-data scientists.
  • Develop and execute advanced analytics using LLM-based AI skills, statistical modeling, and data mining on large datasets.
  • Design and implement experiments across various dimensions to measure user and business outcomes accurately.
  • Mentor data scientists and collaborate with product teams to drive Microsoft Content measurement strategy and analysis.
  • Establish standards and best practices for high-quality code and influence business strategies through trusted advisory roles.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in programming languages like Python, C#, or Java.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and data science skills with intuition for problem-solving.
  • Experience in real-world system building, including design, coding, and evaluation.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey insights to senior leaders effectively.
  • Proven ability to drive large collaborations across multiple teams.
  • Demonstrated experience applying statistics, experimentation, and metrics to generate actionable insights.
  • Leadership in mentoring data scientists and driving AI into analytics systems.

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