Principal Applied Scientist

Summary

Microsoft AI are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Applied Scientist to join their Metrics & evaluation team in Microsoft AI org. This individual will play a pivotal role in defining the direction of our search engine for the upcoming years.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Applied Scientist to join our Metrics & evaluation team in Microsoft AI org. This individual will play a pivotal role in defining the direction of our search engine for the upcoming years. The ideal candidate will have a strong expertise in statistics and a proven track record of leveraging data to drive business decisions.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced statistical models and algorithms to analyse complex data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define key metrics and KPIs that align with our product goals.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on data analysis to influence product direction and business strategies.
• Uphold data engineering and data science best practices new methodologies, technologies, industry trends and open sources.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

The Candidate we're looking for

Experience:

• 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.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

Personal attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to the stakeholders and manage expectations with them.

Benefits

• Work arrangements (remote, hybrid, office-based).
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Financial benefits (bonus, equity, pension, etc.).
• Cultural perks (team events, office amenities, etc.).