As a Senior Applied Scientist on the Signals Modeling team at Microsoft AI Ads Engineering, you will design and implement advanced machine learning models that power key systems in Microsoft Ads and Copilot. Your daily tasks include developing scalable algorithms for ad selection and generation, building robust data pipelines to handle large datasets, and conducting rigorous offline and online evaluations through A/B testing. You will work closely with engineers to deploy cutting-edge models such as transformers and generative AI, optimizing user interactions and ad relevance at web scale. The role requires expertise in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and a strong background in statistics or computer science, ideally with experience in search, recommendations, and ads modeling.
Skills
Python
Java
C++
Scala
R
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Keras
Scikit-learn
Spark
MLOps
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
A/B Testing
PostgreSQL
Redis
Hadoop
Bigtable
LLMs
GenerativeAI
ReinforcementLearning
Transformers
What you'll do
Design scalable algorithms for online and offline systems to enhance ad selection and relevance.
Build robust data pipelines for handling high-dimensional datasets supporting advanced AI applications.
Drive experimentation through A/B testing to evaluate model performance and refine user behavior predictions.
Develop cutting-edge machine learning models, including transformers and generative AI, to optimize user interactions.
Deploy machine learning models across Microsoft Ads and Copilot platforms to improve ad relevance and user experience.
What we're looking for
Proven expertise in generative AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, transformers, and LLMs.
5+ years of experience in developing and deploying large-scale machine learning models.
Strong programming skills and extensive data analysis experience.
Master's degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Experience with search, recommendations, and ads modeling is highly desirable.
Ability to design scalable algorithms for online and offline systems.
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.