Principal Applied Scientist
 Microsoft | |
remote work
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 10, 2025 | |
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OverviewViva Insights leads organizations through their AI transformation journey by measuring how people and organizations work with state-of-the-art AI technologies and realizing the impact of AI integration into their work processes. The Viva Insights Product Analytics, Data and Applied Science team leverages advanced analytics, ML/AI techniques, organization science and behavioral research to find new ways to measure human behavior, drive impactful improvements to the Viva Insights product, and conduct research to discover new interventions to help our customers reach their business goals.We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to join our team of Applied Scientists and Data Scientists. If you are interested in being part of a team that bridges the gap between research and product to help our customers thrive in the age of AI, come join us!In this role you will conduct and source research needed to back Viva Insights product directions with science and uncover innovative ideas for product growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of research and product, and who is passionate about using organization science, computational social science, behavioral analytics, and AI to shape the future of work. You will lead initiatives that drive product innovation, customer impact, and scientific credibility in the organizational productivity space. This role is located on-site at the Redmond campus, and supports up to 50% work from home and minimum 50% work in the office. 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.
ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Scientific Grounding: Shape product direction by integrating rigorous scientific methods into the product lifecycle.Use applied science and data analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and guide investment decisions.AI Transformation & Agentic Systems: Lead initiatives that leverage AI and agentic technologies to empower employees and organizations.Apply advanced behavioral analytics, ML/AI techniques and experimentation to understand and solve strategic business problems. Develop and evaluate prototypes with target users and integrate into product.Customer-Centric Innovation: Engage directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights that inform product development and strategy. Ensure that AI research and development align with customer expectations and business goals.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, UX researchers, and engineers to embed scientific thinking into every stage of product development. Mentor scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence and innovation.Thought Leadership: Represent Microsoft internally and externally through scholarly publications, talks, and collaborations that showcase our leadership in AI-driven organizational transformation. | |