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Principal Machine Learning Scientist

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and drive the scientific vision for AI and machine learning initiatives, leading cross-organizational initiatives involving AI platforms, model development, and AI-native experiences leveraging LLMs and AI agents.

Role type

Principal Machine Learning Scientist (Strategy & Technical Leadership)

Builds

AI platforms, production AI systems, AI-native experiences (LLMs, agents, copilots), and evaluation systems.

Domain

Enterprise AI, Generative AI, MLOps, Large Language Models

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Machine learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, experimentation, Large Language Models, Generative AI, MLOps, LLMOps, model governance, AI observability, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, LangGraph, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, agentic AI systems design, enterprise copilots, autonomous workflows, AI evaluation platforms, benchmarking systems, model quality measurement.

Preferred skills

Patents, publications, open-source leadership, notable technical innovation, leading AI transformation initiatives, AI-native operating models, human-AI collaboration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define and drive scientific vision for AI/ML initiatives; influence technical strategy and roadmap decisions; serve as trusted advisor to engineering, product, and executive leadership; lead cross-organizational initiatives; mentor scientists and engineers; establish best practices; implement CI/CD pipelines for ML models; design and deploy monitoring and alerting systems; implement model governance and version control; design and develop AI-native experiences; establish evaluation-driven development methodologies; provide technical guidance on MLOps; ensure ML lifecycle adherence to privacy and compliance.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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