Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Principal Applied Scientist
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is looking for a Principal Applied Scientist to drive innovation at the intersection of AI, experimentation, and enterprise systems. In this role, you will design and evaluate autonomous agents and lead rapid experimentation cycles to improve business operations through intelligent automation.
Application Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentData ManagementDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive strategic impact by identifying and leading high-leverage data science and analytics initiatives across multiple product domains
Lead the development and deployment of advanced model fine-tuning pipelines, leveraging Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to align AI system behavior with human intent and improve performance in complex, real-world enterprise scenarios
Steer strategic direction and investment decisions by owning complex, end-to-end projects that blend technical depth with organizational influence
Build alignment and trust across leadership and cross-functional teams through clear, persuasive communication and collaborative engagement
Design and implement robust measurement systems, experimentation frameworks, and causal inference methodologies tailored to dynamic AI systems and enterprise-scale environments
Mentor and elevate the data science community by championing best practices, nurturing talent, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture
Harness AI to accelerate workflows and amplify team productivity through intelligent automation and innovation
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR equivalent experience
5+ years experience developing and deploying AI/ML products or systems at multiple points in the product cycle from ideation to shipping
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 9+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
5+ years experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers)
2+ years experience presenting at conferences or other events in the outside research/industry community as an invited speaker
5+ years experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings)
3+ years experience developing and deploying live production systems at multiple points in the product cycle from ideation to shipping
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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