Principal Applied Science Manager
Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 1+ years
Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ·
The Core Recommendation Ranking team in Microsoft AI Copilot Discover Engineering Org is looking for a Principal Applied Science Manager who wants to build the next generation of recommendations using advanced AI technologies at scale.
We are responsible for content ranking and reranking to deliver most engaging and high quality recommendation results. Our content include news feeds, interest feeds, video feeds, AIGC feeds, etc. We are looking for a leader who can combine deep expertise in LLMs and NLP with proven experience in people leadership. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who wants to guide teams to build state-of-the-art AI systems, influence product direction, and deliver scalable solutions that improve how users discover and interact with content across Microsoft platforms. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and applied science teams to design, optimize, and scale intelligent ranking systems that power personalized content experiences for millions of users.
Copilot Discover sits at the intersection of content, signals, and user intent. With nearly 1 billion monthly active users on Windows, and hundreds of millions more across Edge, Bing, Outlook and Teams, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful, large-scale user engagement globally. Our ambition is to power intelligent, personalized, and trusted discovery experiences across a broad array of surfaces where Microsoft engages consumers in their journeys. If you are passionate about building high-scale, AI-driven systems that combine solid architectural rigor with meaningful user value, this is the role for you.
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Applied Sciences M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $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.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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