What a time to join Microsoft! The Office of the Chief Economist works across the company to pursue commercial value using economic and data-driven thinking. Some examples of our work include algorithms that grow Microsoft’s cloud revenue and resource efficiency; some of the first-ever studies of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) changes the way that people work; and market design for software resellers.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with broad technical skills, business acumen, and a player-coach attitude. You will work alongside world-class colleagues on impactful projects answering some of Microsoft’s most pressing challenges. You will work directly with business partners to identify opportunities. You will discover enormous datasets for analysis. You will use statistics and machine learning to deliver statistically sound causal insights to senior leadership.

We are looking for someone who can dive deep into sophisticated modeling approaches when needed; but more importantly, they know when a simple and pragmatic solution will do just as well, and they know how to inspire the same in others. Understanding how to tell good stories through data, how to visualize, and how to use many fast iterations in the face of ambiguous problems is key. This is an opporutnity to thrive in an environment that promotes learning through diverse projects.

Our team values entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. You will be able to shape and grow a positive and productive data science culture. 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.