Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft Corp

Mountain View, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,800–$234,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Satisfaction, Data Science, Econometrics, Economics, Forecasting, Instrumentation, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Java, Legal, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Metrics, Microsoft Bing Search Engine, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Product Family, Operations Research, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Retention Programs, Risk Modeling, Search Engines, Set Goals, Statistical Algorithms, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Structured Data, Team Player, Telemetry, Unstructured Data
LOCATION
Mountain View, CA
POSTED
8 days ago

Overview

The Bing organization is looking for a senior data and applied scientist. The team is pushing the boundaries in areas regarding predictive and forecast models, product analysis and online A/B experimentation capabilities and methods, as well as informs our understanding for how users engage with search engines and integrated AI experiences. Translating insights into actionable metrics, we use data to provide direction to the Bing and MAI organization and help business leaders and engineers make the right product and strategic decisions.

Over a billion users use Bing.com worldwide monthly, and we have a large opportunity to grow further. At Bing, we celebrate our data driven culture: changes only ship when their impact is understood and positive.

As a Senior Data Scientist in this team, you will have the chance to work on metrics and analytics shaping growth of the Bing product. You will have the opportunity to work with the engineering teams focused on growth based on 1000s of controlled A/B experiments. You will drive impactful data-driven insights to understand impact and develop forecast models inform risk and opportunities to the product and business as early as possible.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.  Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly accurate forecast models powering insights for business and product risks and opportunities
  • Drive impact analysis for features critical to agile course correction and business investments
  • Define and track key org level success metrics for impact and drive reliable process to track contribution from individual feature initiatives across the product lifecycle against set goals
  • Define, build and track success metrics for Bing customer satisfaction and retention. Develop strategies for understanding correlation between set of key Bing metrics and define overall ship decision criteria.
  • Perform hands-on analysis of large-scale telemetry data using advanced statistical methods, algorithms, and data tools to uncover meaningful patterns and trends.
  • Develop tools to help analyze the movement of the metrics to help feature teams to understand why their changes impact the metrics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 Masters 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 Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate 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 Masters 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 Bachelors 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 equivalent experience.

  • Experience with SQL-like query languages.

  • Hands on experience in design & problem-solving skills with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C# or C++ .

  • Ability to work independently, influence others, and solid communication and collaboration skills.

  • Familiarity with search engines, dealing with online instrumentation.

  • Experience with large datasets and interest in consumer online search behaviors.

  • Experience with building machine learning models on large scale data.

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Data Science IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com