Microsoft · 12 hours ago
Senior Applied Scientist
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join the Signals Modeling team within Microsoft AI Ads Engineering. The role involves designing and implementing advanced machine learning models and algorithms that enhance ad relevance and optimize user experiences across Microsoft Ads and Copilot.
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Responsibilities
Develop and deploy cutting-edge machine learning models, including transformers, generative AI, and reinforcement learning, to optimize user interactions and ad relevance across Microsoft Ads and Copilot
Design scalable algorithms for online and offline systems, delivering innovative solutions for ads selection, ad generation and ad relevance
Drive experimentation through A/B testing and offline validation to evaluate model performance and refine user behavior predictions
Build robust data pipelines and frameworks for handling large-scale, high-dimensional datasets to support advanced AI applications
Stay at the forefront of AI research, incorporating the latest advancements to drive innovation and impact across Microsoft platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor'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 Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Master'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 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
Proven experience in programming and data analysis skills
Proven expertise in the areas of Generative AI, deep learning, Reinforcement learning, transformers or LLM
5+ years of experience in developing and deploying large-scale machine learning models
Company
Microsoft
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