New 
Principal Applied Scientist- Office AI Platform team
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 02, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool thatleveragesthe power of large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive unparalleled creativity and productivity.At the heart of this innovation is theOffice AI Platform team, which plays a crucial role in the aid of development of Copilot experiences in Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint andassiststeams across Microsoft.We own the infrastructure and base AI platformthat enables complex orchestration of Copilot workflows to put powerful AI capabilities at the user's fingertips. Weleveragethe most advanced, large language models (LLMs) to developcutting-edgeCopilot experiences.We are hands-on,assistour partner teams in their Machine Learning (ML)effortsand set guidance on best practices through detailed experimentation and research.We have important AI skills like PowerPoint Summary, Q&A, Podcast generation, among others. We have shipped the first fine-tuned model for M365 and are working on multiple fine-tuning scenarios for o3, CUA, and others. We areseekinga highly motivated and experienced scientist withexpertisein machine learning. As aPrincipal Applied ScientistinOffice AI,you will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with teams across the company, including Microsoft Researchand various product groups. You will work as part of an organization that brings together talent in the areas of large language models, deep learning, information retrieval, software engineering, and responsible AI. We value and encourage Inclusivity in the belief that it leads to both great workplaces and great products. 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.
ResponsibilitiesResearch and develop an understanding of the state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and methods being used in the research community and product groups. Advance research agenda through one or more projects, fine tuning models, yielding new algorithms, prototypes, theories, tools, methods, or collections of data. Lead and mentor team of applied scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide technical guidance and support to team members, helping them grow in their careers and achieve their goals. Drive the team's strategic vision and align it with the overall company objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, success criteria, and deliverables. | |