Microsoft is looking to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more by developing systems that enhance informed decision-making, and the Insights, Data Engineering & Analytics team plays a crucial role in supporting Microsoft 365 and the Experiences + Devices group (E+D) with actionable insights to guide their decisions.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with SQL, R, Python to implement statistical models, machine learning, and analysis (Recommenders, Prediction, Classification, Clustering, etc.) in big data environment.
- Experience on large scale computing systems like COSMOS, Hadoop, MapReduce and/or similar systems.
- Experience with programming skills, e.g. Java, C-Sharp.
- Familiarity with deep learning toolkits, e.g. CNTK, TensorFlow.
- Advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression, Bayesian methods, causal inference) to derive actionable insights.
- Machine learning and AI techniques to develop predictive and prescriptive models.
- Data engineering skills to build ad hoc and production ready data pipelines for large-scale, diverse datasets.
Responsibilities
- Statistical Analysis & Hypothesis Testing. Design and execute controlled experiments to validate hypotheses.
- Model Development & Deployment. Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning and AI techniques.
- Data Engineering & Infrastructure. Build ad hoc and production ready data pipelines for large-scale, diverse datasets.
- Business Impact. Translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
- Embody our culture and values.
- Implement best practices for data quality, governance, and monitoring.
- Monitor model performance and iterate based on telemetry and feedback.
Other
- Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ years of experience with written and verbal communication to educate and work with cross functional teams.
- 1+ year of experience in delivering on ambiguous projects with incomplete or imperfect data.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
- Travel 0-25%
