Senior Applied Scientist

Microsoft Advertising empowers businesses to reach global audiences with precision and creativity. We build cutting-edge technology that connects advertisers and consumers across search, display, video, and emerging media platforms.

• Design, develop, and train Large Language/Retrieval models for advertising scenarios.
• Innovate on model architectures and training strategies to enhance ad retrieval, generation, and relevance at scale.
• Build solutions that proactively address ad safety, including detection of deceptive or harmful content.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to integrate models into production systems and validate their impact.
• Lead technical exploration and research efforts, staying at the forefront of advancements in AI and advertising technology.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, 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)
• OR equivalent experience.

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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