Senior Applied Scientist

Microsoft's Bing Fundamental team is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join their core search engine development team. This role is crucial in developing AI technologies and managing large-scale search infrastructure that handles billions of documents. The team is responsible for Resource Scheduling, Distributed Object Storage systems, Index Selection/Ranking, and AI integration in Bing.

As a Senior Applied Scientist, you'll work with cutting-edge AI technology and search engine fundamentals, managing systems that can search through hundreds of billions of documents in milliseconds. The role combines deep technical expertise in machine learning, particularly in search and information retrieval, with practical application in one of the world's largest search engines.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaborative research. The role provides opportunities to influence the direction of search technology while working with state-of-the-art AI systems.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The company's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make significant impacts in AI and search technology.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong theoretical knowledge in machine learning with practical experience in large-scale systems, and who is excited about pushing the boundaries of search technology while working with a team of talented researchers and engineers.