Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Principal Data and Applied Scientist
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that aims to make the world a safer place through its security initiatives. The Principal Data and Applied Scientist will lead advanced analytics and machine learning efforts to enhance security assurance across Microsoft Identity services, focusing on predictive modeling and risk management.
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Responsibilities
Lead development of predictive and prescriptive models to identify emerging security risks and prioritize mitigation
Operationalize vulnerability risk scoring and automation to accelerate remediation across Microsoft Identity services
Apply NLP and topic modeling (e.g., embeddings, LDA) to extract patterns from security case data for proactive risk identification
Define and deliver metrics that measure security assurance impact and business value
Design experiments and sampling strategies to validate models and continuously improve predictive accuracy
Monitor model performance, conduct error analysis, and iterate solutions to optimize vulnerability management at scale
Drive automation that transforms risk management into a proactive, data-driven process
Partner with engineers, product managers, and architects to embed analytics into governance workflows
Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Translate strategy into measurable plans and report progress to leadership regularly
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years data science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Experience in SQL-like query languages
Experience in design & problem-solving skills with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C# or C++
Organizational, analytical, and data science skills with sound judgment
Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle unprecedented challenges
Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-team and cross-cultural collaboration
Hands-on experience in building real-world systems, including data design, coding, and evaluation
Outstanding communication skills to convey insights to senior leaders and diverse audiences
Proven ability to lead large-scale collaborations across multiple teams
Expertise in applying statistics, experimentation, and metrics to deliver actionable insights
Background in cybersecurity with a track record of securing enterprise environments
Solid foundation in Security Risk Engineering, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Company
Microsoft
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