Microsoft · 10 hours ago
Applied Scientist ll
United States, California, Mountain View
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is seeking an Applied Scientist II to join the Turing Team, focusing on the development of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The role involves advancing model training, enhancing orchestrator reasoning, and delivering model-driven features to improve user productivity.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Master a broad research area and understand relevant research techniques
Act as a team expert on industry trends, products, and advances, applying this knowledge to influence product needs
Review business and product requirements, incorporate research insights, and provide strategic guidance for problem-solving
Ensure scientific rigor, support method development, and apply expertise to drive business impact
Identify and inspire peers and new research talent to join Microsoft, build relationships, and advocate for research initiatives
Share research findings through industry outreach, collaborate with the academic community, and support recruiting pipeline development
Document experimentation and results to promote innovation
Provide guidance on capturing processes and contribute to ethics and privacy policies related to research practices and data collection
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ 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 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field
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
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ 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
1+ year(s) experience creating publications (e.g., patents, peer-reviewed academic papers)
Company
Microsoft
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