Microsoft AI is a new organization within Microsoft that encompasses Copilot, Bing and Edge and it’s designed to create the world’s most compelling and successful consumer artificial intelligence (AI) products and models. If successful in our mission to produce an AI companion for everyone, this will have a profound impact on society, changing everything from health and education to social relationships and work. To understand this impact and guide our teams to produce the best possible results, Microsoft AI is creating an Advanced Planning Unit to help envision and build for the future. The Advanced Planning Unit will operate in the Office of Microsoft AI’s CEO and will combine cutting edge research across Microsoft and beyond, explore and articulate a range of possible scenarios for the future of AI, craft concrete product recommendations, and suggest planning outcomes based on them.   

AI is transforming how we work, live, and connect. We want to not only understand how, at both a macro and a granular level, but also what it implies for us working on AI today. As the Social Science Lead, you will be on top of the latest developments in academic and applied research from a range of social sciences (sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, psychology, history), particularly relating to the creation and impact of new technologies. You will be able to conduct original research and translate this into concise documents and statements that could go to Product Managers or Communication teams. You will be able to scour existing work across diverse Microsoft teams and synthesize it with other information sources in persuasive and creative ways. We’re looking for proactive, flexible and imaginative team players who can combine the rigor of academia with the fast, proactive mindset of a modern technical business. This unique role will put you at the forefront of understanding AI’s societal impact and creation.

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. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.