Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

7d • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft's AI Experiences (AIX) organization is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help develop capabilities for Microsoft Copilot. The role focuses on understanding and measuring how people use Copilot and evaluating human-AI interactions. The Data Science team uses statistical analysis, machine learning, experiments, data mining, and data storytelling to generate product insights and guide business decisions.

The position calls for a versatile data scientist who can design durable solutions and work effectively in a fast-paced, design-driven product development environment. The role involves collaborating across teams, communicating insights to decision-makers, and iteratively delivering work to users. Microsoft describes its culture as centered on growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 1 year of data-science experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 3 years of data-science experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years of data-science experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques, and reporting results.
• Ability to meet Microsoft's, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 3 years of data-science experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years of data-science experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 8 years of data-science experience; or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leveraging complex data, applying data science, developing sophisticated algorithms, executing large-scale A/B tests, and building extensive product knowledge.
• Experience creating metrics, predicting trends, measuring traffic patterns, and assessing experimentation results.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, or C# for working with data.
• Experience with prompt engineering and using large language models.
• Experience building data pipelines for analytics and experimentation scenarios.
• Experience in product analytics to drive product improvements.
• Commitment to clean, maintainable, well-documented code, with attention to application quality, performance, and security.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, and explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interest in learning new technologies and keeping up with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop metrics for Copilot usage and quality.
• Drive product insights and opportunity analysis, and track metrics supporting work across Microsoft Copilot.
• Develop instrumentation and measurement approaches to evaluate new feature performance through experimentation.
• Enable A/B experimentation for new features.
• Analyze large volumes of telemetry data using algorithms and tools, including tools developed independently.
• Communicate insights and data-based narratives to influence leadership and other key decision-makers.
• Navigate roadblocks to deliver work to users quickly and iteratively.
• Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior