New

Principal Applied Scientist

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Texas, Irving
7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map)
Mar 09, 2026
Overview Microsoft is considered one of the leaders in Software as a Service in the world of business applications and this organization is at the heart of how business applications are designed and delivered. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness in a cloud-enabled world. The Business & Industry Copilots group is a rapidly growing organization that is responsible for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite of products, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, AI Builder, Microsoft Industry Solution and more. The Copilot Studio Engineering Excellence and AI Acceleration team seeks an applied scientist or software engineer that creates clarity and is passionate about large organizational and technical, open-ended challenges, to drive key contributions around the technical intricacies of AI experimentation, innovation and quality for an entire product group. We are looking for a Principal Applied Scientist to join our team! The ideal candidate for this role is impact driven and focuses on results, while proficiently applying state-of-the-art technology or new inventions to empower the AI transformation of Copilot Studio. 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 culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Envision, communicate and execute the AI transformation strategy for the Copilot Studio product group. Act as technical leader for a highly talented team of engineers and scientists. Identify and prioritize high impact projects to set Copilot Studio for success using state-of-the-art technology or through novel approaches. Tackle the hardest roadblocks for Copilot Studio engineers and scientists including live site, reliability, component governance, AI coding and others. Foster learning culture across Copilot Studio and empower the team through the AI transformation. Model an unwavering focus on quality and excellence. Communicate to stakeholders within the product and across larger organizational boundaries. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ 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 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) 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 qualification: PhD or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics or related technical field AND 10+ years technical applied science or academic research. Minimum 4+ years of experience in AI, ML, NLP engineering or research. Consistent track record of applying science with focus on impact and strategic business success. Experience collaborating skills with the ability to work in a dynamic/agile environment. Proficiency for improving processes, thriving and empowering groups to grow and learn Real-world experience developing large scale online services with robust performance, resiliency, telemetry, and security. #BICJOBS #MCSJobs #CopilotStudio Applied Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.