Principal Data Scientist | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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US Posted 14 days ago $142,800–$274,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Principal Data Scientist at Microsoft, you will work closely with data engineering, product, field, and finance teams to transform large-scale telemetry into actionable insights, influencing product direction and executive decision-making. Your responsibilities include defining compensable metrics, designing quota models, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and model outputs. You will leverage Python, SQL Server, PySpark, and other tools like Hadoop, Apache Spark, CI/CD, Docker, Delta Lake, MLflow, Azure ML, and REST API development to build scalable data pipelines and machine learning models. With expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure Synapse and Azure Foundry, you will mentor junior data scientists and lead end-to-end ML lifecycle projects, ensuring ethical standards are met while driving innovation across product lines.

Skills

Python SQL PySpark Azure ML Apache Spark CI/CD Docker Delta Lake MLflow REST API Hadoop PowerBI SSAS Azure Synapse Azure Foundry Azure Cognitive Services Azure Databricks LangChain AutoGen Semantic Kernel

What you'll do

  • Defines quota-setting strategy aligned with business and customer objectives.
  • Partners cross-functionally to apply machine learning methods to quota design.
  • Leads project teams in troubleshooting issues by gathering data from multiple sources.
  • Oversees data acquisition, ensuring datasets are properly formatted and documented.
  • Conducts thorough reviews of analytical techniques to determine next steps.
  • Mentors engineers on ethical data handling and best practices for data cleaning.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Data Science or related field with 8+ years of data-science experience.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with cloud data platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Extensive programming expertise in Python, SQL Server, and PySpark for scalable data pipelines and ML models.
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions using various ML algorithms.
  • Strong communication skills and proven track record of collaborating across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing stakeholder communications and leading end-to-end ML lifecycle projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $142,800–$274,800 range sits above 80% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$141,025–$204,837

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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