Principal Applied Scientist (Multiple Positions) - MSAI Office of CTO

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$139,900–$274,800 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Conferences, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Data Processing, Design Document, Econometrics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Publishing, Industry/Trade Analysis, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Modeling Languages, Patents, People Management, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Product Reviews, Project Design, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Publications, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Sales Pipeline, Security Architecture, Statistics, Strategic Planning, System Architecture

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

23 days ago

**Overview** As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are looking for passionate individuals to work with us on new strategic efforts. Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages the power of large language models, the Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive unparalleled creativity and transform productivity in the enterprise. As a **Principal Applied Scientist (Multiple Positions)** - MSAI Office of CTO you will design and develop LLMs (Large Language Model) and underlying subsystems to tailor to various product scenarios. We are looking for an individual who has the proven capability of working with research and engineering teams and partnering with them to deliver the best of joint class solutions. This can range from alignments with senior stakeholders, working together to building models, to coming up, with ways to build custom LLMs and architecture for specific product needs (especially GenAI). Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** + You will master a broad area or research and understand any applicable research techniques. You'll also serve as a team expert on changes in industry trends, products, and other advances, and apply this knowledge to influence product needs. + You will review business and product requirement, incorporate research, and provide strategic direction for problem solving. You'll also ensure scientific rigor, support the development of methods, and apply your expertise to support business impact. + Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand user requirements and expectations. Seek and incorporate continuous feedback from users and stakeholders to iteratively improve designs and solutions. + You will document work and experimentation results and share findings to promote innovation. You'll provide guidance when capturing processes and contribute to ethics and privacy policies related to research processes and data collection. + Facilitate design meetings, creates design documents, and ensures alignment with project goals. Design system architecture that meets security, compliance, and scalability requirements. + Lead implementation and deployment of solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards. Translate project vision into actionable milestones and guide the team in project estimation and planning. Mentor and guide team members to produce extensible and maintainable code through code reviews and pair programming. + You will identify and inspire peers and new research talent to join Microsoft, build relationships, and advocate for research initiatives. You'll share research findings through industry outreach, collaborate with the academic community, and help develop the recruiting pipeline. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + 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. **Other Requirements:** 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 Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ 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 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 5+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) + OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years' experience developing and deploying AI/ML products or systems at multiple points in the product cycle from ideation to shipping. + 3+ 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). + 5+ years experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers). + 5+ years experience developing and deploying GenAI products or systems at multiple points in the product cycle from ideation to shipping. \#agentic #llm #M365Core #MSAI Applied Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Applied Sciences IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. 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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1975

WEBSITE

http://www.microsoft.com