Senior Data Scientist

Overview

Are you excited by the intersection of software engineering and data science? Do you thrive in solving complex problems with data-driven solutions? If so, our team is the right place for you. We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist who is passionate about building robust systems that turn data into actionable insights and enable business transformation through intelligent applications.

As a Senior Data Scientist on our team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions that support data science initiatives across the organization. You'll work closely with data scientists, Machine Learning (ML) engineers, and product teams to enable experimentation, optimize workflows, and bring models into production.

This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of machine learning infrastructure, expand your expertise in data-centric development, and accelerate your growth as a hybrid technical contributor in both software engineering and data science. We offer flexible work arrangements and support partial to full remote work, depending on business needs and team alignment.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software systems that enable data science workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, and model deployment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, machine learning engineers, product managers, and other software engineers to integrate intelligent solutions into production environments.
• Build and optimize data pipelines, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and tools that support experimentation, automation, and reproducibility in machine learning development.
• Ensure software quality, security, and compliance through robust testing, code reviews, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Leverage telemetry and logging to monitor system health, debug issues, and improve performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy for data-driven applications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering, data science, and machine learning infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
  • OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C#, Java, or C++.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience, including designing, building, and maintaining production-quality systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with data systems, including relational databases, distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), or modern data warehouses.
• 1+ year(s) understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• 1+ year(s) of demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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.

Data Science IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.