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Principal Data Scientist

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Science · Machine Learning · Business Intelligence

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In short

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Data Scientist for its AI division, focusing on creating innovative AI-powered web experiences for Windows, Edge, and Bing. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing large datasets to improve recommendation systems, and designing A/B tests. This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring a strong background in data science and related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business improvements.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to estimate impacts and improve engagement.
  • Enhance products by evaluating metrics and user feedback, developing self-service dashboards.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and trends for recommendation system improvement.
  • Build a business health metrics system to identify root causes of metric changes.
  • Conduct business modeling to identify growth opportunities and initiate projects with positive ROI.
  • Design and conduct A/B tests to evaluate algorithm performance.
  • Communicate findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience OR Master's Degree AND 5+ years data-science experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years data science experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques, and reporting results.
  • Knowledge on big data processing from raw events to metrics and insights (PySpark/Scala).
  • Knowledge of Content ecosystem, Ads and online shopping metrics.

Desired Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience OR Master's Degree AND 8+ years data-science experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years data science experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years experience in data science modeling, statistics, analytics, business intelligence, or data-driven business strategy.
  • Previous product analytics, web analytics and/or content analytics experience.
  • Interpersonal communication skills and ability to leverage data to tell a story.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management ability including effective prioritization, clear and concise communication, and delivery of actionable data-driven insights.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay range: USD $142,800 - $274,800 (US) or USD $188,000 - $304,200 (SF/NYC).
  • Eligibility for additional benefits and compensation.
  • Access to career development resources.
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Doctoral, Master, Bachelor

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