The Intelligent Conversation and Communications Cloud (IC3) AI group applies machine learning to problems in advanced teleconferencing scenarios that are used by hundreds of millions of customers worldwide via Teams and Skype. We develop fundamental technologies and do applied research and development to enable better customer experiences for real-time collaboration. We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist who is passionate about machine learning and driven to make an impact.

　　Responsibilities

　　Apply machine learning to improve existing and develop new algorithms to improve Skype/Teams real-time collaboration quality and reliability.

　　Understand and be able to leverage core concepts of audio/video/speech processing.

　　Design, develop, and own components, tools, platforms, and systems for real-time media communication and collaboration.

　　Drive independent investigations resulting in shipping product code, patents, and publication

　　Qualifications

　　Required/Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor'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 Master'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 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.

　　Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in machine learning using tools like TensorFlow/Pytorch/Scikit-learn, etc.

　　Experience in deploying, testing and shipping ML models in a production environment used by millions of users.

　　Additional or Preferred Qualifications

　　Prior deep learning experience in Audio/Video/Speech processing

　　published in top tier ML conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, etc.

　　system development skills, with a long-range system view that leverages development ranging from rapid research prototypes to carefully architected complex systems.

　　Applied Sciences IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.

　　Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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