New

Principal Data Scientist

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Feb 14, 2026
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be, and take their careers to levels they cannot achieve anywhere else. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness in a cloud-enabled world. The Business & Industry Copilots group is a rapidly growing organization responsible for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite of products, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, AI Builder, Microsoft Industry Solutions, and more. Microsoft is considered one of the leaders in Software as a Service in the world of business applications, and this organization is at the heart of how business applications are designed and delivered. We are looking for aPrincipalData Scientist to join our team-Power Platform Core! This is an exciting time to join our group and work on growing our Power Apps and Power Automate business while transforming existing apps with AI. You willhelp shape ourdata strategy to inform product decisions, drive investmentportfolio, andidentifynew growth areas. The data scientistwill partner with our engineering teams to solve complex problems at scale while doing so with impeccable quality. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Demonstrate a product-driven growth mindset tohelpdefine and drive the data science strategy for Power Platform Core, aligning with product and business goals. Leverage datafocusedon developing product growth strategy, data informed product decisions,leveragingAIand creating self-service solutions for PM and SWE to leverage. Lead cross-functional initiatives toleveragedata for product innovation, customer insights, and operational excellence. Build predictive models, optimization algorithms, and causal inference frameworks to inform strategic decisions,customerand market insights along with product performance. Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and business stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable outcomes. Develop scalable data pipelines and experimentation frameworks to support rapid iteration and learning. Develop, perform, and scale AI evaluationswithin Ensure data integrity, privacy, and ethical use of AI across all initiatives. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years data science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. #BICjobs Data Science IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.