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Microsoft Corporation Senior Data Scientist, Data and Analytics in Vancouver, British Columbia
Microsoft AI (MAI) creates innovative AI-powered and personalized web experiences in Microsoft Windows, Edge & Bing, that inform, entertain, add value, save money, and breathe productivity into the life and work of millions of customers. MAI makes the web work for our consumers, advertisers, and publishers in a safe environment where everyone can get informed, entertained, save money and thrive!
The Feeds & Verticals organization builds tools to connect people to content that matters. We aim to make Microsoft consumer products the content powerhouse for every person on the planet by delivering personalized experiences. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist (Data and Analytics) to join our Growth and Analytics team.
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
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement recommendation algorithms to drive content consumption for publishing partners.
Enhance products by evaluating performance metrics and user feedback. Develop self-service dashboards and reports for various stakeholders using reporting platforms.
Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and content performance to improve the relevance and quality of our recommendation systems.
Conduct business modeling to identify growth opportunities and initiate projects with a positive long-term ROI.
Designing and conducting A/B tests to evaluate algorithm performance and proposing iterative improvements based on the results.
Effectively communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
Other:
- Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techn
OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical tec
OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years' of experience in data analysis in cross-functional product teams creating measurements and dashboards.
2+ years customer-facing, project-delivery experience, professional services, and/or consulting experience.
Demonstrated background in Data Science and Analytics, hypothesis driven, with a passion for data and a bias for action.
Experience with manipulating and analyzing complex, high dimensional data from varying sources to solve difficult problems.
Prior working experience with Content related products.
Data Science IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 15, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .