Description
Summary
Microsoft are looking for a talented Senior Applied Scientist at their Suzhou office. This role sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, turning market data into actionable insights for a company that's revolutionising the online advertising platform and service. You'll work directly with leadership to shape the company's direction in the advertising industry.
About the Role
As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will play a key role in driving algorithmic and modeling improvement to the system. You will analyze performance and identify opportunities based on offline and online testing. You will develop and deliver robust and scalable solutions, make direct impact to both user and advertisers experience, and continually increase the revenue for Bing ads. You will have good communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
Accountabilities
- Play a key role in driving algorithmic and modeling improvement to the system.
- Analyze performance and identify opportunities based on offline and online testing.
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) 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.
Technical skills:
- Experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers).
- Experience presenting at conferences or other events in the outside research/industry community as an invited speaker.
- Experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings).
Personal attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.