Senior Engineer- DS/ML

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Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Engineer- DS/ML

Microsoft's Business & Industry Copilots group is seeking a senior Machine Learning Scientist/MLOps Engineer to join their rapidly growing organization. This role is part of the Customer Zero Engineering team, focusing on building next-generation applications using Dynamics 365, AI, Copilot, and Microsoft cloud services.

The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of large-scale machine learning solutions. Key responsibilities include developing advanced ML/AI models, optimizing for performance and efficiency, implementing scalable ML architectures, ensuring AI governance and compliance, and driving innovation in AI research.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including deep learning, generative AI, and large language models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions. The role offers opportunities to influence AI strategy, mentor team members, and contribute to the broader AI research community.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and distributed computing. You'll be responsible for ensuring AI systems are robust, efficient, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining high standards for security, privacy, and ethical AI practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on strategic initiatives at Microsoft, leveraging the latest advances in AI/ML while contributing to products that impact millions of users globally. The role offers excellent growth potential and the chance to shape the future of business applications through AI innovation.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, investment options, parental leave, and generous time off. Microsoft provides a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on empowering every person and organization to achieve more.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Engineer- DS/ML

  • Lead research, design, and development of advanced machine learning and AI models
  • Build and deploy ML models at scale with optimal performance and efficiency
  • Design and implement scalable ML architectures and automation pipelines
  • Ensure AI model governance, security, and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with business objectives
  • Drive innovation in AI research and contribute to the research community
  • Mentor junior team members and lead technical discussions
  • Optimize models using techniques like quantization, pruning, and hardware acceleration

Requirements For Senior Engineer- DS/ML

Python
Kubernetes
  • B.Sc in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models at scale
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of ML/AI concepts including deep learning, generative AI, reinforcement learning
  • Proficiency in Python with expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Hugging Face)
  • Experience in deploying and optimizing ML models in cloud environments
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, optimization, Bayesian inference
  • Experience with large-scale datasets and feature engineering
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts

Benefits For Senior Engineer- DS/ML

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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