Senior AI Applied Scientist
Microsoft
Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field AND 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, predictive analytics, or research
- OR Master’s degree AND 4+ years of experience
- OR PhD AND 3+ year of experience
- OR equivalent experience - 1+ years of experience with generative AI OR LLM/ML algorithms
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:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with MLOps Workflows, including CI/CD, monitoring, and retraining pipelines.
- Familiarity with modern LLMOps frameworks (e.g., LangChain, PromptFlow)
- 3+ years of experience publishing in peer-reviewed venues or filing patents
- Experience presenting at conferences or industry events
- 3+ years of experience conducting research in academic or industry settings
- 1+ year of experience developing and deploying live production systems
- 1+ years of experience working with Generative AI models and ML stacks
- Experience across the product lifecycle from ideation to shipping