Senior Data Scientist | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
US
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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This role $177k
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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $158,235–$202,165 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $180k 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 728 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 problems through advanced analytics and AI. Your role involves owning end-to-end delivery of strategic data science projects, collaborating with stakeholders to define and implement impactful AI-driven solutions, and ensuring alignment with ethical principles. You will work on acquiring, cleaning, and preparing large datasets for modeling, building predictive models using modern techniques, and integrating generative AI applications into client workflows. Additionally, you will present findings to senior stakeholders, promote responsible AI practices, and stay current with emerging technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data science or related fields, proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with cloud platforms like Azure, and knowledge of Responsible AI principles.

Skills

Python SQL Azure Responsible AI DevOps Version Control Testing Agentic AI Machine Learning Generative AI Prompt Engineering Large Language Models Data Visualization Cloud Platforms CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Own delivery of complex data science projects for strategic consulting engagements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define business problems and develop actionable AI solutions.
  • Acquire, clean, and prepare large datasets for advanced analytics and modeling.
  • Build and deploy predictive models using modern machine learning techniques.
  • Present findings to senior stakeholders using compelling storytelling and visualizations.
  • Ensure responsible AI practices in model development and application deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in a relevant field with 3+ years of data science experience or equivalent qualifications.
  • Proven consulting skills and ability to engage stakeholders and influence decisions.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI principles and ethical data practices.
  • Experience with software engineering lifecycle practices including version control and DevOps.
  • Background in developing and deploying Agentic AI solutions.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted coding practices and specification-driven development.

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