The Senior Data Scientist role at Microsoft Advertising involves working within a dynamic team focused on solving complex data science problems for users, advertisers, and publishers. The team is responsible for managing the marketplace and enabling data-driven decisions through analytical frameworks. Candidates should be curious and willing to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions. The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, product, and business functions to drive impactful insights.

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience.
• Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience.
• 5+ years of experience in at least one programming language like Python, R, MATLAB, C#, Java, or C++.

• Define, invent, and deliver metrics that accurately measure user and business value across various products and marketplace components.
• Think critically about sampling and experimental design across User and Demand dimensions.
• Interpret the results of analyses, validate approaches, and learn to monitor, analyze, and iterate to continuously improve.
• Partner effectively with program management, engineers, and other areas of the business across our Consumer online business.
• Engage with stakeholders to produce clear, compelling, and actionable insights and data-science driven workflows that influence product and service improvements.
• Make independent decisions for the team and handle difficult tradeoffs.
• Translate strategy into plans that are clear and measurable, with progress shared out monthly to stakeholders.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.