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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 Applied Scientist on the Signals Modeling team, you will lead the development of advanced data-driven attribution and causal measurement methodologies that power our advertising marketplace. Your day-to-day involves defining technical strategies for large-scale learning systems, establishing rigorous evaluation standards, and introducing cutting-edge inference techniques into production environments. You will work closely with research, engineering, and product teams to enhance bidding, ranking, and optimization algorithms at web scale, ensuring accurate attribution and measurement that influences billions in advertising spend. The role requires deep expertise in causal inference, counterfactual learning, and experimental design, as well as experience leading high-impact initiatives where methodological rigor is crucial. Proficiency in machine learning frameworks, strong scientific judgment, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts are essential, alongside a track record of driving measurable business impact through advanced modeling approaches.
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