Applied Scientist • Principal

Who you are

You are a creative and self-driven Principal Applied Scientist with a strong background in AI and machine learning. You thrive in ambiguous situations and are comfortable defining a path toward high-level goals. Your curiosity drives you to explore innovative solutions that enhance teamwork and communication.

You have expertise in reinforcement learning and are familiar with agentic systems and multimodal modeling. Your experience includes working with domain-specific large language models (LLMs) and applying techniques for personalization and human-centered AI. You understand the importance of privacy-preserving and trustworthy AI, and you are passionate about leveraging data-centric AI to create impactful solutions.

You are people-oriented and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. You have a growth mindset and are committed to empowering others through your work. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly makes you an effective collaborator in diverse environments.

Desirable

Experience with real-time AI systems and collaborative AI is a plus. Familiarity with computational social science and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Principal Applied Scientist at Microsoft, you will lead research initiatives that aim to redefine how people communicate and work together. You will explore innovative applications of AI technologies within Microsoft Teams, focusing on enhancing user engagement and effectiveness.

You will collaborate with engineers and product teams to integrate advanced AI capabilities into Microsoft Teams, ensuring that the solutions you develop are user-friendly and impactful. Your work will involve defining research directions, conducting experiments, and analyzing results to drive product improvements.

You will also mentor junior scientists and contribute to building a culture of innovation within the Applied Science organization. Your insights will help shape the future of AI at Microsoft, as you work towards maximizing the potential of AI to improve work for millions of users globally.

What we offer

Microsoft offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a difference. You will have access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your research and development efforts. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. You will be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.