Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Microsoft’s AI Experiences (AIX) team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help build new capabilities for Microsoft Copilot. The role focuses on measuring how people use Copilot and understanding human-AI interactions. The Data Science team drives product insights and business decisions through statistical analysis, machine learning, experimentation, data mining, and data storytelling. The successful candidate will develop durable measurement solutions, bring positive energy and empathy to the team, and work effectively in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle. The position requires close collaboration and clear communication to help shape Copilot experiences and deliver improvements to users iteratively.

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.
Data-science experience involving tasks such as managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques, and reporting results.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Experience leveraging complex data, applying data science, developing sophisticated algorithms, executing large-scale A/B testing, and demonstrating extensive product knowledge.
Experience creating metrics, predicting trend analysis, 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 LLMs.
Experience building data pipelines to support analytics and experimentation scenarios.
Experience with product analytics to drive product improvements.
Ability to write 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 communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to learn new technologies and stay up to date 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Develop metrics for Copilot usage and quality.
Drive product insights and opportunity analysis, and track metrics supporting Microsoft Copilot efforts.
Develop new instrumentation and measurement approaches to evaluate feature performance through experimentation.
Enable A/B experimentation for new features.
Analyze large volumes of telemetry data using algorithms and tools, including personally developed tools.
Articulate insights, create data storyboards, and communicate findings to influence leadership and other key decision-makers.
Navigate roadblocks to deliver work to users quickly and iteratively.
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.