Senior Applied Scientist Job at Microsoft Corporation (Beijing)

Senior Applied Scientist

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
China , Beijing

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

MSN Whole Page Optimization (WPO) team is responsible for delivering best whole page experience for a variety of news and interest homepages that Microsoft provides through different products (e.g., Edge browser, Windows, MSN.com). We are a team full of talented, passionate developers from different regions around world. The team optimizes for global maxima over engagement, revenue, and retention by organizing homepage components to an optimal prominence and placement using available context, intent, and past behavior. By leveraging personalized ranking and recommendation techniques, we are building the framework to provide the best personalized homepage experience that match users’ interests. We are looking for an experienced applied scientist to drive a cross-functional v-team to design and implement personalized and efficient solutions, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction. Working at Microsoft, a company driven by innovation, you will have the opportunity to continuously improve your technical skills and leadership abilities, achieving greater breakthroughs in your career.

Job Responsibility:

Technical Design: Develop and execute technical roadmaps to ensure the product's quality and growth
Project Management: Manage the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, to ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards
Ownership Mindset: Actively identify the problem, then lead the design and implementation process to effectively integrate the solution into the final product
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Technical Innovation: Stay attuned to industry trends and new technologies, actively promoting innovation and the adoption of best practices
Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce standards for code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure high code quality and system reliability

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics predictive analytics, research)
OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR equivalent experience
4+ years of software development experience and over 2 years of project management experience
Communication Skills: Good English communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage in technical and business discussions with global teams
Project Management Skills: Solid project management abilities, familiar with Agile development processes, and capable of working effectively in a multitasking environment
Leadership and Communication Skills: Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate team members and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Problem-Solving Abilities: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of quickly responding to and handling system failures
Innovation Mindset: A strong interest in technological innovation and the ability to lead a team in a fast-changing technical environment

Nice to have:

Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
OR equivalent experience
5 years of software development experience and over 2 years of project management experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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