Senior Applied Scientist

Job description

Overview Join the Signals Modeling team, part of Microsoft AI Ads Engineering, to shape the future of advanced AI at web scale. In this role, the Senior Applied Scientist will design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning models and algorithms that power key systems within Microsoft Ads, Copilot, and beyond. The work will directly impact millions of users and advertisers by delivering scalable solutions that enhance ad relevance and optimize user and advertiser experiences. Responsibilities span the full modeling lifecycle, including training data and labeling strategy, feature and signal design, model development, and rigorous offline and online evaluation. Engineers and applied scientists work closely at the intersection of machine learning, economics, and large-scale systems to deliver high-performance real-time inference and robust experimentation in production. 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...