Applied Sciences II

Overview

Are you interested in a start-up like environment, passionate about Cloud Computing technology and driving growth in one of Microsoft's core businesses? Do you aspire to be part of a team relentlessly focused on customer needs, market expansion and advancing Microsoft Cloud's first strategy? If yes, look no further than the CO+I Team.

We offer engaging and motivating work where you'll be empowered to make an impact. You will have the independence and hybrid working flexibility you need. An astute and diverse work culture is at the core of our team and broader group. We are an international team, passionate about life-long learning, that believe in data-based decision making to identify and solve problems. We take a holistic approach to problem solving and are believers of collaborations to harness our diverse experience, and capabilities to deliver impact.

Customers and analysts recognize Azure's tremendous momentum which continues month over month. To help customers achieve their goals, Azure continues to build the largest global footprint of any Cloud provider. The CO+I IPA Long-Range Planning Data Science team delivers Microsoft's Long Range Infrastructure plan using state of the art econometric/ML models, risk simulations and business intelligence. We are hiring an exceptional Data Scientist to focus on creating cutting edge econometric/ ML demand and capacity need models with focus on MSFT AI offerings. This Applied Sciences II position will focus specifically on the GPU forecasting to support the AI needs for Microsoft and OpenAI. Additionally, they will have to be able to leverage their software engineering skills to connect to various upstream and downstream systems ensuring the forecasting plan matches the execution.

Other • Embody our culture and values

Responsibilities

• Apply their expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to develop econometric/ ML models
• Connect to and build APIs for turning data science models into a full production system
• Understand fundamental business dynamics impacting demand, and develop automated statistical solutions for forecasting
• Ability to develop E2E models in R/ Python - including data manipulation, model building and business applications

Qualifications

Required 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)

o 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)

o OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field

o OR equivalent experience.

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:

• 2+ years professional experience in applications of advanced statistical, analytical techniques or equivalent
• 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• MS in Data Science/ Economics/ Statistics or related field
• PhD preferred
• Experience in using statistical packages and standard libraries in R (dplyr, ggplot etc.), Python (NumPy, Pandas, etc.) or equivalent.
• Experience in SQL and NO-SQL databases
• Extensive fundamentals in statistics and eagerness to learn advanced statistical techniques and machine learning

Applied Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 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 $120,900 - $198,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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