Principal Data Scientist - AI Infrastructure
Core
Own end-to-end delivery of strategic data science projects for Microsoft's AI Infrastructure team, focusing on fleet-scale telemetry, experimentation, and modeling to improve reliability, efficiency, and capacity planning.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (AI Infrastructure)
Builds
Production ML models and analytics solutions for Microsoft's AI systems and partner teams
Domain
AI Infrastructure, Cloud Systems, Fleet-scale Telemetry
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Data science, Machine learning, Python, SQL, Cloud platforms, Stakeholder engagement, Consulting, Responsible AI principles, Software engineering lifecycle, DevOps
Preferred skills
Azure, AI-assisted coding, Specification-driven development
Responsibilities
Define business problems and translate them into actionable AI-driven solutions; Acquire, clean, and prepare large datasets for modeling; Build and deploy predictive and prescriptive models; Present findings to senior stakeholders using storytelling and visualizations; Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and customers; Promote responsible AI practices including fairness and transparency
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship