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Principal Data Scientist

Microsoft

$139,900 - $274,800
Aug 27, 2025
Redmond, WA, USA
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Microsoft Teams Science, Strategy and Data Team is looking to solve the problem of building great products using data and empowering teamwork and communication across the globe.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of strong hands-on skills in SQL, and R or Python to implement statistical models, machine learning, and analysis (prediction, classification, clustering, time series forecasting, regression models, etc.).
  • Proficiency using one or more programming or scripting language like Python, R, SQL work with data.
  • Experience with experiments, machine learning, deep learning, anomaly detection, predictive analysis, exploratory data analysis, and other areas of data science
  • Experience driving data science practices & methodology improvements across disciplines including Finance, Marketing and Engineering
  • Strong hands-on skills in data science modeling, statistics, analytics, business intelligence, or data-driven business strategy.
  • Experience with data science tools and technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and perform data analysis, data visualization, and data mining.

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategy into plans that are clear and measurable, with progress shared out monthly to stakeholders.
  • Define, invent, and deliver metrics which accurately measure the quality of online information, and the satisfaction/success of our customers.
  • Develop ML/Statistical models to measure/predict the quality of online content and/or user interactions with large scale AI systems.
  • Think critically about sampling and experimental design. Developing innovative strategies and products in these areas.
  • Interpret the results of analyses, validate approaches, and learn to monitor, analyze, and iterate to continuously improve.
  • Partner effectively with product management, engineers, and other areas of the business.
  • Engage with stakeholders to produce clear, compelling, and actionable insights and data-science driven workflows that influence product and service improvements.

Other

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience
  • Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years data-science experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years data science experience
  • 5+ years partner-facing, project-delivery experience, professional services, and/or consulting experience.
  • Strong partnership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills