| More Information: | Hi all,
We have some full-time data scientist openings at Microsoft, specifically
working for AI for Good initiative. If you are interested, please send your
resume to both Juan and Paolo .
Thanks,
Shirley
Position:
Data Scientist at Microsoft (Full-time position)
Overview:
AI for Humanitarian Action, AI for Earth, AI for accessibility, Digital Crimes.
These are some of the programs at Microsoft where you can apply your world-class
expertise to have a huge impact on global and local challenges. Come to work
every day and contribute to projects that help save lives, alleviate suffering
and restore human dignity. Use the power of technology and AI to promote human
rights, increase accessibility for those with disabilities, and seek solutions
to climate change. These are ambitious aims. But with access to our technology,
resources, global scale and genuine commitment to using the power of AI and
technology for good, they are achievable. We call this AI for Good, and we will
empower our partners across the globe with our research, platforms and
technology. Researchers and Data Scientists have a fantastic opportunity to join
a newly created AI for Good Research Lab that is led by Microsoft’s Chief Data
and Analytics Officer. You get to work at the cutting edge of data science, with
some of the brightest minds in the field, whilst knowing that you are generating
solutions to some of the most demanding and defining challenges of our time.
These newly created roles will report to the Senior Director of Data Science,
and work closely with teams across Microsoft to deliver world class solutions to
some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Job qualifications:
Skills/Experience: Master’s in a quantitative field. Ph.D. preferred.
Experience in delivering insights and capabilities through data science, AI or
machine learning techniques. E.g., neural networks for NLP, computer vision,
etc., random forests and other supervised methods, clustering, PCA, etc.
Experience with a numerical programming language such as Python/Numpy/Scipy, R,
Matlab, or similar familiarity with SQL or similar. Research or strong
experience in computational aspects of one or more of the following, or highly
related, areas preferred: Bayesian modeling, causal inference methods, finite
mixture models, generalized linear models, joint modeling, nonlinear mixed
models. Comfort manipulating and analyzing complex, high-dimensionality from
varying sources to solve difficult problems. Ability to communicate complex
quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner. Experience
framing and participating in data-driven business decisions, including measuring
and evaluating outcomes. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The
ability to translate data science to non-technical people at all levels. Team
player with proven ability to build trusted relationships. Demonstrated ability
to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, and meet demanding deadlines.
Skills/Experience nice to have: Experience with CNTK, Tensorflow, Keras.
Experience with cloud-based architectures such as Azure or AWS.
Job responsibilities:
Key responsibilities: Create machine learning solutions, including artificial
intelligence, for a diverse set of problems. Employ structured approaches to
leveraging large data sets to uncover new insights. Work closely with data
analysts, data engineers, business and project stakeholders and incorporate
their expertise into your data science solutions. Drive acquisition of new data
sources as needed with governance on license, terms of use, compliance, quality,
and high availability. Represent our capabilities and product offerings to
internal and external leadership audiences, both technical and non-technical.
Advance the research agenda for AI For Good initiatives: Prepare technical
papers and presentations, and publish them internally and externally. Our
research philosophy encourages knowledge sharing so you will contribute to the
AI for good research community by publishing papers, collaborating with leading
academic institutions and speaking and participating at leading industry
events.
If you are interested, please send your resume to both Juan
and Paolo .
Thanks! |