Senior Applied Scientist

Summary

Microsoft are looking for a talented Senior Applied Scientist at their Beijing office. This role sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, turning market data into actionable insights for a company that's revolutionising the AI and machine learning space. You'll work directly with leadership to shape the company's direction in the content and recommendation systems markets.

About the Role

As a Senior Applied Scientist focusing on recommender systems, you will play an important role in contributing to the development and optimization of our online services and offline pipelines within our content ecosystem to achieve product and business growth goals. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Algorithm Development and Enhancement for ranking algorithms in News & Feeds
• Work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement recommendation algorithms to deliver product features and drive user engagement
• Optimize existing recommendation algorithms by analyzing performance metrics and user feedback, incorporating advanced machine learning techniques including generative AI techniques

Accountabilities

• Conduct in-depth market research across content and recommendation systems sectors, identifying emerging trends, competitive threats, and partnership opportunities that directly inform the company's quarterly strategic planning sessions
• Perform data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities to improve the relevance and quality of our recommendation systems
• Build systemic solutions and models to optimize user experience

The Candidate we're looking for

Experience:

• Bachelor’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)

Technical skills:

• Proficient in Python programming, with additional experience in languages such as C# or C++ considered a plus

Personal attributes:

• Proven problem-solving abilities and a track record of thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance