Senior Applied Scientist - (Multiple Openings)

Microsoft

full-time

Posted: October 10, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Be at the forefront of AI by joining M365 Copilot team and take part in shaping the future of AI-powered user experiences across multiple Microsoft platforms. As an Senior Applied Scientist, you will transform how M365 users conduct Deep Research by finetuning LLMs, chain of thought techniques, intelligent information retrieval techniques or through agent orchestration. These innovations will enhance M365 Chat, Researcher agent, Windows Companions, or highly personalized search and recommendations systems in widely used office applications. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Locations

  • Redmond, Washington, United States, Redmond, Washington, United States

Salary

Salary not disclosed

Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence

180,000 - 260,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • 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. (degree)
  • 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) (degree)
  • OR equivalent experience. (degree)
  • 1+ year(s) experience developing and deploying live production systems, as part of a product team (degree)
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. (degree)
  • Master'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 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. (degree)
  • 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) (degree)
  • OR equivalent experience. (degree)
  • 3+ years experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers). (degree)
  • 3+ years experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings). (degree)

Travel Requirements

3 days / week in-office

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