Applied Scientist

Overview

Microsoft Asia Pacific R&D Group (APRD) is Microsoft's innovation powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific region. Home to thousands of engineers, researchers, and product innovators across multiple countries and cities, APRD is at the forefront of building the next generation of AI-powered products and experiences. From Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot to Edge, Bing, Teams, Windows, SharePoint, and OneDrive, APRD contributes to products used by billions of people globally. By combining deep expertise in AI, cloud computing, platforms, productivity services, and user experiences, APRD continues to drive Microsoft's mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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

• Conduct research and develop innovative solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technical areas.
• Apply scientific methods and data-driven approaches to solve challenging product and business problems.
• Design, implement, and evaluate models, algorithms, and experiments.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and researchers to bring research innovations into production.
• Analyze large-scale datasets to generate insights and improve product performance.
• Stay current with advancements in AI and contribute to the scientific community through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, optimization, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Experience with data analysis, experimentation, and model evaluation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Research, internship, or project experience in AI, machine learning, or data science.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks and modern AI technologies.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets or distributed systems.
• Publications, open-source contributions, or participation in research competitions.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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