Applied Scientist II
Microsoft· Applied Sciences
Redmond, WA$102.1k - $202.2kfull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Applied Scientist II on the Microsoft Turing team, working on state-of-the-art deep learning models, large language models and AI-driven enterprise solutions. Focused on production-ready ML systems powering Microsoft 365 Copilot and related experiences, with opportunities to own end-to-end ML projects across text, image, and video modalities.
Responsibilities
- You will work closely with applied scientists and engineers on designing and building both backend platform capabilities and core Copilot scenarios aimed at delighting our customers.
- You will drive projects from design through implementation, experimentation and finally shipping to our users.
- You will own development of state-of-the-art machine learning, deep learning algorithms and techniques leveraging text, images, and video for analyzing and transforming content to build world-class AI experiences that have the potential to transform billions of people’s lives.
- You will design and develop fundamental technologies and drive the applied research that power next-generation AI experiences.
- You will work in a diverse geographically distributed team environment where collaboration and innovation are valued. You will have an opportunity for direct impact on design, functionality, security, performance, scalability, manageability, and supportability of Microsoft products that use our deep learning technology.
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 (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
Skills
Required:Deep learning
Nice to have:C++C#Python
Benefits
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check required upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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