Senior Applied Scientist | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Remote, USA Posted 22 days ago $119,800–$234,700 / year
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TL;DR

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic Modeling to join our team focused on advancing Bing and Consumer Copilot through cutting-edge AI/ML technologies. The ideal candidate will build and own production machine learning models, work hands-on with state-of-the-art generative models like Qwen and Llama, and conduct large-scale data analysis using various techniques including NLP and statistical methods. Responsibilities include prompt engineering for large language models, designing experiments to derive actionable insights, and providing concise answers to complex business questions for senior executives. The role requires proficiency in Python, C#, R, C++, Java, or SQL, along with a strong background in statistics, predictive analytics, or related fields, ideally at the master’s degree level with 6+ years of experience.

Skills

Python C# R C++ Java SQL NLP LLMs Prompt Engineering Data Mining Feature Engineering Regression Classification Petabyte Scale Data Handling Experiment Design Actionable Insights Concise Problem Solving

What you'll do

  • Build and own production machine learning models to enhance performance.
  • Work hands-on with state-of-the-art generative models like Qwen and Llama.
  • Conduct data analysis using advanced techniques such as regression, classification, and NLP.
  • Design experiments and derive actionable conclusions from complex datasets.
  • Engage in prompt engineering for large language models (LLMs) to optimize performance.
  • Handle petabyte-scale data using various tools and programming languages.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive hands-on experience with state-of-the-art generative models like Qwen, Llama, GPT.
  • Strong background in machine learning, data science, and statistical techniques including regression, classification, NLP.
  • Expertise in prompt engineering for large language models (LLMs) such as GPT and Claude.
  • Ability to design experiments, analyze complex data sets, and derive actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in wrangling petabyte-scale datasets using tools like Python, C#, R, SQL.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field plus 6+ years of experience in statistics or predictive analytics.

Market check

Salary context

This $119,800–$234,700 range sits above 69% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,800–$234,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,753–$201,700

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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