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Principal Data Scientist - CTJ - TS/SCI at Microsoft

Department: Data Science

Compensation · Listed in posting

$142,800 – $274,800/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Reston, Virginia · Washington, District of Columbia · +3
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Data Scientist to lead high-impact engineering projects with customers and partners, using AI and cloud-based solutions. The role oversees data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, ethics, privacy, model evaluation, operational modeling, code development, debugging, and customer solution strategy. Candidates must have a relevant doctorate, master's, or bachelor's degree plus the specified number of years of data-science experience, and must obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, pass Microsoft Cloud background checks, and verify U.S. citizenship. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $142,800-$274,800 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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