Microsoft · 19 hours ago
Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
1+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As an Applied & Data Scientist in the IC3 Data Science team, you will develop scalable ML, AI, and LLM solutions that impact billions of users worldwide, driving innovation and improving product quality and user experience.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Acquire and prepare data by building project plans, developing usable datasets for modeling, and updating best practices for data collection, preparation, and data integrity
Evaluate and improve models by reviewing team modeling approaches, recommending enhancements, conducting analysis of modeling techniques, and identifying new evaluation methods
Develop scalable solutions by building operational models, writing extensible code, applying strong debugging practices, and ensuring solutions are robust, reliable, and production‑ready
Drive strategy and innovation through deep knowledge of industry trends and technologies, defining business and customer solution goals, and identifying new strategic opportunities with partner teams
Apply a customer‑focused approach by training and evaluating models based on customer needs, incorporating feedback frameworks, and ensuring solutions deliver relevant, impactful outcomes
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field
OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) or consulting experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ 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 Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) 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 3+ 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 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR equivalent experience
2+ years' experience developing and deploying live production systems, as part of a product team
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, programming languages including Python, machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch (including LLMs), and data querying tools such as SQL and Kusto
Familiarity with MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring in production environments is a plus
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies, tools, and domains
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, taking initiative to bring clarity and momentum while remaining self‑motivated, outcomes‑focused, and demonstrating ownership and accountability
Company
Microsoft
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