Senior Applied Scientist, Fraud Detection

Microsoft Ads Fraud Detection operates at the intersection of Security and Machine learning. We design and develop fraud detection algorithms that run at web scale in real time and protect billions of dollars of revenue from fraudsters. Our algorithms need to run in a high precision/ high recall operating point.

As a Senior Applied Scientist, Fraud Detection on our team in either Mountain View, CA or Redmond, WA you'll be at the forefront of Fraud research.

 

• You will develop a deep understanding of advertising eco-system at an individual request level and exploit that knowledge systematically to identify new signals that can set fraudsters apart.
• You will investigate complex and evolving attacks and develop signals to detect them. Given the large surface area that needs to be protected, you will create tools to allow you to scale and drive high impact.

 

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.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop methods to collect signals relevant for fraud detection from different surfaces (mobile/desktop browsers, apps, and browser extensions).
• Devise methods to detect automation tools like Playwright, nefarious VPNs, Botnets and Malware.
• Discover and convert adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures into actionable signals.
• Engage with wider security community to the advance and enhance state of the art.
• Convert what you learn into tools that multiplies the impact for the whole team.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics,Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., Computer Security Research)
  • OR Master's Degree in Statistics,Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., Computer Security Research)
  • OR Doctorate in Statistics,Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., Computer Security Research)
  • OR equivalent experience
• 2+ year of experience in the field of Computer Security or fraud

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Papers in top tier Security conferences (USENIX Security Symposium, IEEE Security and Privacy Conference, ACM Conference on Computer Security).

Applied Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

 

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 21, 2025.

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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