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Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA, Atlanta, GA, New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

$119,800 - $261,000 per year

PhD Entry-Level
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Data Scientist role within the Cloud and AI Platforms Monetization organization focuses on leading yield optimization initiatives for Azure infrastructure. This position involves translating complex data into actionable insights to inform pricing strategies and enhance customer experience. The team values diversity and inclusion, aiming to drive profit growth through innovative monetization strategies. Candidates will apply analytics, machine learning, and causal inference to influence business decisions and measure outcomes.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience, OR
  • Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience, OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience, OR
  • Equivalent experience.
  • Experience with yield or revenue management, pricing optimization, or cloud resource allocation.

Responsibilities

  • Write efficient, readable code in Python, SQL, KQL, or similar languages to prepare and analyze large-scale datasets.
  • Select, develop, and validate statistical and machine-learning approaches for resource allocation and pricing.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to define objectives and align yield strategies with business goals.
  • Own experiment design and impact measurement for optimization hypotheses.
  • Develop decision-relevant metrics, dashboards, and narratives that translate analyses into actionable recommendations.
  • Stay current with industry trends in AI, cloud economics, and optimization techniques.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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