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Applied Scientist II

Microsoft

Microsoft

USD 100,600-199k / year
Posted on Nov 1, 2025

Applied Scientist II

Multiple Locations, United States

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Date posted
Oct 31, 2025
Job number
1902344
Work site
0 days / week in-office - remote
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Research, Applied, & Data Sciences
Discipline
Research Sciences
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

We are looking for an Applied Scientist II to join the Power Apps Interface team - the team building the agentic platform at the heart of Microsoft’s next-generation business applications.


The future of software isn’t just low-code - it’s AI-first. It understands user intent and leverages generative code, autonomous agents, and intelligent UI. Power Apps is leading this transformation by reimagining app development as a workspace for human-agent collaboration where users co-create with copilots, delegate tasks to agents, and operate in a system of AI-infused experiences.

Our mission is to empower everyone - from professional developers to domain experts – with the ability to craft powerful business solutions through conversational design, generative UX, and a team of powerful agents. From adaptive controls to end-to-end agent workflows, our team builds the platform capabilities that enable seamless interaction between humans and AI within business-critical environments.

If you're passionate about redefining how people build software and want to shape the future of agent-based platforms and generative application development, this is the team for you. Join us and help build the intelligent core powering the next wave of enterprise innovation.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in building, productizing, and evaluating AI solutions with foundation models.

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 Qualifications:
  • Doctorate in relevant field
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
  • Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.
  • 4+ years of programming experience and ability to use different languages like: C#, Python, SQL, Kusto, etc.
  • 2+ years of experience in statistical tests.
  • 2+ years experience using data, investigating data, answering questions & solving puzzles using data, data visualization, and storytelling with data which required attention to detail.gineering experience building and shipping apps and/or large scale cloud services.

Research Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10, 2025.

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Responsibilities

As an Applied Scientist II, your core mission will be partnering with the wider team to make sure data, data science (DS), and artificial intelligence (AI) are used effectively, efficiently, and responsibly. We are looking for candidates who love answering questions using data. You will lead by example by applying AI, machine learning, and data science to further Copilot and agentic product enhancements. Additional responsibilities include:
  • Working closely with a variety of teams like partner data science, engineering, and UX teams.

  • Developing ML models and solutions using classical algorithms as well as foundation models.

  • Deploying these solutions into production.

  • Measuring and reporting success, using A/B and shadow experiments, creating dashboards and reports as necessary.

  • Using data to answer business questions like potential impact and usage.

  • Customer journey, NSAT, churn, retention analysis.

  • Presentation of work in the team and at Microsoft, such as during Town Halls and MLADS.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.