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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago

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This role $231k

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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

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As a Principal Data Scientist Manager within Azure Data’s Gray Systems Lab (GSL), you will lead a small team exploring cutting-edge research in large language models and data science, focusing on practical applications of ML for workload insight and optimization. Your day-to-day involves managing compute resources, collaborating with researchers to advance frontier models, and ensuring successful technology transfer to products. You’ll leverage your expertise in LLMs and distributed systems to address some of the largest industry challenges, such as placement and load balancing at scale. The role requires extensive experience in research, product development, and people management, along with a proven track record of presenting at conferences and developing live production systems. Ideal candidates possess deep technical knowledge in Python, SQL, and other relevant tools, while also driving ethical discussions around data privacy and new business opportunities within Azure Data’s expansive ecosystem.

Skills

Python SQL Azure LLMs Docker Kubernetes CI/CD GPU Graph_Databases Open_Source_Projects Prometheus Grafana Terraform

What you'll do

Lead a small team exploring LLM-based research and creating real-world impact.
Oversee development of project plans, ensuring proper resources and risk management.
Coach less experienced engineers in data analysis standards and best practices.
Drive discussions on ethics and privacy policies related to research processes.
Initiate new data streams and identify business opportunities for the team.

What we're looking for

7+ years of people management experience.
3+ years presenting at conferences as an invited speaker.
7+ years conducting research in academic or industry settings.
5+ years developing and deploying live production systems.
7+ years experience from ideation to shipping products/systems.

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