Senior Data Scientist | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
105 days ago
Closes
Aug 17, 2026

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Above market

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This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $139,225–$199,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 571 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist | Microsoft Careers

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As a Senior Data Scientist at Microsoft, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex business challenges through advanced analytics and AI. Your primary responsibility is to own end-to-end delivery of strategic data science projects, collaborating with stakeholders to define problems and develop actionable solutions that drive measurable impact. Day-to-day tasks include acquiring and preparing large datasets, building predictive models using modern machine learning techniques, and integrating generative AI applications into client workflows. You will also present findings to senior stakeholders, promote responsible AI practices, and stay current with emerging technologies. The role requires proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with cloud platforms like Azure, and knowledge of Responsible AI principles. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape business strategies for global organizations.

Skills

Python SQL Azure DevOps CI/CD Git ResponsibleAI TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn Pandas NumPy JupyterNotebook PowerBI Tableau Kubernetes Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Own delivery of complex data science projects with measurable business impact.
  • Acquire, clean, and prepare large datasets for advanced analytics.
  • Build predictive models using modern machine learning techniques and deploy them.
  • Present findings to senior stakeholders using compelling storytelling and visuals.
  • Design and integrate generative AI applications into client workflows and solutions.
  • Promote responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, and explainability.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate with 3+ years or Master's with 5+ years in data science-related fields.
  • Proven consulting skills and ability to influence decisions through stakeholder engagement.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with Azure cloud platform.
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI principles and ethical data practices.
  • Experience with software engineering lifecycle including version control and production deployment.

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