Senior Data Scientist

Microsoft; Calgary; Remote; CAD 108,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop data-driven solutions and collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences using AI and ML technologies. This role offers flexibility to work from home and involves mentoring team members while driving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of data science experience with a Doctorate, or 3+ years with a Master's, or 5+ years with a Bachelor's.
• Experience leading and mentoring data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML models using classical algorithms and foundation models.
• Collaborate with engineering and analyst teams to deliver end-to-end systems.
• Mentor team members and uphold company culture.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI

Data Mining

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Data Science

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Azure Data Explorer

Databricks

Job description

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With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft’s products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.

The CE&S Business Intelligence Team is responsible for delivering data-driven decision making & self-serve analytics to optimize customer experience and support operations across Microsoft’s supported surfaces. We build and manage data platforms, dataflows, governance, ML models, and provide analytics resources and guidance.

We are seeking a goal-driven Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience in developing data-driven solutions and expertise in Machine Learning (ML) and AI technologies. You will collaborate with high-impact data scientists and strategic customers to solve complex problems, working with engineering, product, and program management teams to deploy solutions.

This role offers flexibility to work up to 100% from home.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and inclusion, encouraging growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Be a self-starter with a proven track record of providing technological vision and driving initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and analyst teams to deliver end-to-end systems and experiences.
• Develop ML models using classical algorithms and foundation models.
• Utilize Large Language Models and AI technologies to enhance data science practices, increasing speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Apply quantitative analysis, data mining, and data presentation skills to inform decision-making.
• Build relationships with product and business leaders to understand objectives and identify opportunities.
• Mentor team members.
• Uphold our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year of data science experience.
• OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring data scientists.
• Proficiency in tools like SQL, R, Python, Azure Data Explorer, Databricks.
• Experience with ML algorithms for forecasting, clustering, classification, NLP, etc.

Other Requirements

• Ability to meet security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, ability to synthesize complex problems.
• Creative, organized, self-driven with a growth mindset.
• Effective time management skills.

Data Science IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role in Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.

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Applications accepted until May 19, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics. For accommodations, read more here.