Microsoft Research in Redmond is looking for an Applied Scientist to explore new ideas with potential for impact, contribute to rapid prototyping of experimental technologies, and help evolve successful prototypes into customer-facing systems.
Requirements
- Experience building software projects (e.g., in Python, C++, or similar).
- Experience applying Artificial Intelligence to productivity tools.
Responsibilities
- Explore new ideas with potential for impact
- Contribute to rapid prototyping of experimental technologies
- Help evolve successful prototypes into customer-facing systems
- Building and operating systems end-to-end — from early experiments to real-world deployments with customers
- Iterating quickly to assess feasibility, scalability, and product-market fit
- Design, prototype, and refine experimental services and applied research systems.
- Help transition promising prototypes into reliable, production-quality systems.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ 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 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ 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.
- 1+ year(s) experience creating publications (e.g., patents, peer-reviewed academic papers).
- Partner with researchers, engineers, and product teams to explore and test new opportunities.
- Operate and evaluate systems with early users, incorporating feedback to drive improvements.
