The Data Scientist II position at Microsoft involves building and delivering model-driven features for Microsoft 365 Copilot. The role is part of the Microsoft Turing Team, which focuses on advancing large language models to enhance user productivity. Candidates should be passionate about deep learning, natural language processing, and model optimization. The team operates at the intersection of research and engineering, aiming to create impactful AI-driven experiences.

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years of data-science experience
• OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year of data-science experience or consulting experience
• OR Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

• Collaborate with team members to define metrics and frameworks for evaluating AI/large language model systems.
• Experiment with model selection for tasks within a product or solution.
• Diagnose issues and identify opportunities for improvements within AI/LLM systems.
• Prototype and develop AI models using containerized environments to operationalize scalable tools.
• Develop and deploy systems for retrieval-augmented generation workflows.

• 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.