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Applied Scientist II

Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

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Overview Microsoft is a company where innovators collaborate to envision what can be achieved. The Business & Industry Copilots group is a rapidly growing organization responsible for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite of products, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, AI Builder, Microsoft Industry Solution and more. We are at the vanguard of digital transformation, enabling organizations to revolutionize the creation of Copilots through state‑of‑the‑art AI solutions and product offerings. In this role you will apply data science techniques to improve platform reliability, optimize performance, and enable AI‑driven insights that shape the future of enterprise applications. You will be part of a team of engineers who solve complex problems at scale with high quality.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a fast‑growing team of applied scientists and software engineers to implement solutions and enhance customer experience.

Implement AI features toward a wide variety of business problems within the Dynamics 365 products portfolio while meeting rigorous quality standards.

Partner with engineering teams to integrate predictive insights into distributed systems and services.

Focus on aspects of the product, developing extensive knowledge in the domain and technical framework, notably in Large Language Models, and contribute to product development by staying current with industry trends.

Design and analyze experiments (e.g., A/B tests) to validate hypotheses and measure impact on customer experience and platform health.

Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor model performance and service health.

Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders through clear, actionable insights.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data quality and effective analytics in decision‑making.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

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

OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field

OR equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or related areas

2+ years of experience in applied machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimentation

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience

OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience

OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year related experience

1+ year experience creating publications (e.g., patents, peer‑reviewed papers)

Experience in developing generative AI applications

Compensation and Benefits Applied Sciences IC3 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD 100,600 – 199,000 per year. There is a different range for specific locations (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metro). The local base pay range in those locations is USD 131,400 – 215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Notice Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 23, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic Protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Location and Additional Details Seattle, WA; Redmond, WA; Bellevue, WA, and other locations may be listed in related postings. This description does not imply guarantees of any position or location.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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