Microsoft Principal Applied Scientist 

United States, Washington 

986885781

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ 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 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
  • OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with any one of the following research areas: generative AI/ agentic frameworks, large language models, risk quantification, anomaly detection, clustering, statistics, time series analysis, reinforcement learning, or graph algorithms.
• 4+ years of experience in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or other machine learning frameworks.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience driving cutting-edge research into real world impact.

Other Requirements

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in safety and ethical aspects of AI.
• Experience in technology transfer of applied research.
• Experience conducting high-quality research and publishing.
• Experience in working with large-scale datasets.
• Experience in cyber security and safety domains, such as malware detection, fraud prevention, cyber-physical systems, adversary tradecraft, emerging threats or SOC operations

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 28 2024.

• Conduct cutting-edge research that builds towards transformative defensive security capabilities with demonstrated scientific rigor.
• Champion innovative principles and forward-looking concepts guided by research trends in academia, OSS and industry. Form strategic partnerships with thought leaders across the company, in the industry and across domains.
• Work with defenders, threat hunters, PMs, and engineers to turn research into effective solutions that improve our ability to protect ourselves.
• Share research findings and innovations through academic publications, open-source releases, blog posts, patents, and industry conferences.
• Participate in partnerships with academia and industry to advance the state of the art in the field

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