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Microsoft

Senior Applied Scientist

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A Research Scientist is responsible for designing, undertaking and analyzing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.

$161,478 / year median in Washington

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Build and deliver model-driven features from concept to production—spanning model development, evaluation, metrics, and A/B testing Master a broad area or research and understand any applicable research techniques. You'll also serve as a team expert on changes in industry trends, products, and other advances, and apply this knowledge to influence product needs. Review business and product requirement, incorporate research, and provide strategic direction for problem solving. You'll also ensure scientific rigor, support the development of methods, and apply your expertise to support business impact. You'll share research findings through industry outreach, collaborate with the academic community, and help develop the recruiting pipeline. Document work and experimentation results and share findings to promote innovation. You'll provide guidance when capturing processes and contribute to ethics and privacy policies related to research processes and data collection. Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ 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 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical OR Computer Engineering, OR related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical OR Computer Engineering, OR related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR equivalent experience. 3+ years experience creating publications (e.g., patents, libraries, peer-reviewed academic papers).