Principal Applied Scientist | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Dec 3, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Microsoft AI Web Data team seeks a Principal Applied Scientist to drive the development of next-generation platforms for Bing and Microsoft’s AI experiences. This role involves advancing large-scale grounding and LLM training by designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge algorithms that enhance system performance and accuracy. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to define technical direction, mentoring junior team members, and fostering innovation through industry outreach and academic collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, hands-on experience with Big Data technologies such as Spark and MapReduce, and a strong background in areas like machine learning, natural language processing, and information retrieval. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute significantly to shaping the future of AI at internet scale.

Skills

TensorFlow PyTorch LLM training Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Big Data Spark MapReduce Cosmos Deep Learning Information Retrieval Search Recommendations CI/CD Python Java C++ Git Jupyter Notebook

What you'll do

  • Develop deep expertise in AI research areas to shape product direction.
  • Translate research insights into strategic technical solutions for business needs.
  • Mentor junior team members and advocate for research initiatives within the company.
  • Document and communicate experimental results to accelerate innovation and define best practices.
  • Guide the development of new technologies that become production-ready solutions.
  • Work with partner teams to build a technical roadmap addressing shared AI needs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 8+ years of experience in statistics, predictive analytics, or research.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field plus 6+ years of experience in product development using machine learning and related areas.
  • Doctorate in a relevant field plus 5+ years of hands-on experience developing algorithms with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Active research expertise in LLM training, AI, data science, information retrieval, or natural language processing.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams for measurable real-world impact.
  • Solid understanding of web documents, data processing concepts, methods, applications, and challenges.

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