Senior Applied Research Scientist Position at Microsoft

Are you passionate about machine learning research and its enterprise applications? Join our foundational team as a Senior Applied Research Scientist. This role blends scientific research with business transformation strategy, focusing on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into global organizations at scale.

About the Role

As a Senior Applied Research Scientist, you will have the unique opportunity to influence how AI is applied in some of the world's largest and most complex organizations. You will collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts, Scientists, and Senior Managers, traveling up to 25% to meet partner researchers. Your expertise in science, engineering, and business will be pivotal in advancing AI applications in diverse business environments.

Microsoft’s Mission and Culture

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We value respect, integrity, and accountability, creating a culture of inclusion where every employee can thrive. Join us in our commitment to making a positive impact every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research open and interesting questions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and researchers across Microsoft Research (MSR).
• Take ownership of research projects from prototype to publication.
• Engage in community leadership, publication, and open-source frameworks.
• Think beyond single benchmarks and models to larger classes of problems and systems of experimentation.
• Stay updated on state-of-the-art machine learning concepts and applications.
• Embody our culture and values in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant field OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Multimodal analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry, intern, and/or Post-Doc experience.
• Skills in algorithmic problem-solving, system design, and software development.
• Familiarity with open-source tools such as PyTorch, and statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Publication record in top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences or scientific journals.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. Specific work locations, such as the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, have a different range of USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information .

Application Deadline

Applications for this role will be accepted until July 3, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the .

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on your employment nature with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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