Principal Applied Scientist (WPO)

2 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Applied Scientist (WPO) at Microsoft will lead a cross-functional team in designing and implementing personalized and efficient solutions for MSN Whole Page Optimization (WPO). This role requires at least 5 years of experience and 2+ years in project management. Responsibilities include developing technical roadmaps, managing the entire development lifecycle (requirements analysis to deployment), ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction, collaborating with cross-functional teams (product managers, UX designers), promoting innovation, and enforcing quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, expertise in recommendation systems and algorithms, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience, 2+ years project management
  • Recommendation systems/algorithms expertise
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership & communication skills
  • Agile development process knowledge
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

MSN Whole Page Optimization (WPO) team is responsible for delivering best whole page experience for a variety of news and interest homepages that Microsoft provides through different products (e.g., Edge browser, Windows, MSN.com). We are a team full of talented, passionate developers from different regions around world. The team optimizes for global maxima over engagement, revenue, and retention by organizing homepage components to an optimal prominence and placement using available context, intent, and past behavior. By leveraging personalized ranking and recommendation techniques, we are building the framework to provide the best personalized homepage experience that match users’ interests.

We are looking for an experienced applied scientist to drive a cross-functional team to design and implement personalized and efficient solutions, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction. Working at Microsoft, a company driven by innovation, you will have the opportunity to continuously improve your technical skills and leadership abilities, achieving greater breakthroughs in your career.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, or a related field.
Background in Algorithms and Recommendation Systems: A background in recommendation systems or algorithms is preferred, with the ability to provide professional guidance and innovative ideas in personalized content recommendations.
Work Experience: At least 5 years working
experience and over 2 years of project management experience.

Communication Skills: Good English communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage in technical and business discussions with global teams.
Project Management Skills: Strong project management abilities, familiar with Agile development processes, and capable of working effectively in a multitasking environment.
Leadership and Communication Skills: Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate team members and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of quickly responding to and handling system failures.
Innovation Mindset: A strong interest in technological innovation and the ability to lead a team in a fast-changing technical environment.

 

Responsibilities

Technical Design: Develop and execute technical roadmaps to ensure the product's quality and growth.
Project Management: Manage the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, to ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.
Ownership Mindset: Actively identify the problem, then lead the design and implementation process to effectively integrate the solution into the final product.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Technical Innovation: Stay attuned to industry trends and new technologies, actively promoting innovation and the adoption of best practices.
Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce standards for code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure high code quality and system reliability.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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