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Work type: On-site
Location: USSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

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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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Applied Scientist on Microsoft's Insights, Data Engineering & Analytics (IDEAS) team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing data-driven decision-making for Microsoft 365 and the Experiences + Devices group. Your responsibilities include designing, prototyping, implementing, and deploying advanced machine learning models such as LLMs and generative AI frameworks to drive product growth and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for applying state-of-the-art algorithms and statistical analysis tools, ensuring ethical and privacy-compliant data practices. The role requires expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and causal inference, along with experience in developing and deploying live production systems. Ideal candidates possess a Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant fields and have hands-on experience in building scalable AI solutions for large-scale enterprise applications.

Skills

Python SQL MachineLearning NaturalLanguageProcessing StatisticalModeling CausalInference ETL DataAnalysis CloudServices CI/CD MLOps LargeLanguageModels GenerativeAI Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

Develop and deploy scalable AI solutions using machine learning algorithms.
Identify opportunities for applying advanced algorithms to solve business problems.
Evaluate ML models using statistical analysis tools and validate data assumptions.
Independently run descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive statistics.
Design and implement ETL pipelines for data preparation and model training.
Gain expertise in specific areas of machine learning and related research techniques.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 4+ years of related experience
Master's degree in relevant field with 3+ years of related experience
Experience developing and deploying live production systems as part of a product team
Experience presenting at industry conferences or events
Ability to design, prototype, implement, and deploy machine learning models
Understanding of approaches to identify techniques and seek feedback from peers

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