Senior Data Scientist

We are a Data Science team within Microsoft’s Israel R&D Center, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation through various AI systems and algorithms designed for edge devices.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist with industrial experience in Language models, AI Security or Computer Vision.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in machine and deep learning, with a solid understanding of related theoretical fields and fluency in diverse algorithmic disciplines. Additionally, the candidate should have coding proficiency and a proven track record of developing AI innovations that lead to tangible outcomes.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in advancing the SOTA of AI on the edge and developing novel models and algorithms while deploying them on hardware with limited resources. This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects that will have a significant impact on the Microsoft AI ecosystem and the technology industry at large. 

Responsibilities

• • Develop and implement models and algorithms in diverse domains, mainly Language Models, AI Security, or Computer Vision. Research the best practices in the field, staying up to date with the latest advancements. 
  • Collaborate with other data scientists and cross-functional teams to develop best-in-class solutions that lead to patents and/or academic publications, and successfully integrate these solutions into production. 
  • Preprocess and analyze diverse datasets to train and test models, ensuring data and model quality. Evaluate model performance through rigorous testing, validation, and analysis of results. 
  • Optimize models and algorithms for performance, scalability, and reliability on hardware with limited resources. 
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our AI capabilities and processes. 
  • Drive strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Identify and propose innovative solutions to complex problems, leveraging your expertise and experience. 

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 
• Strong multidisciplinary theoretical background in Machine and Deep Learning, and diverse algorithmic fields. 
• 3+ years of professional experience as an algorithms’ developer, data scientist, or applied researcher, preferably in the domains of Computer Vision, Language Models, or AI Security. 
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, SciPy, cloud platforms, and generally coding in python. 
• Demonstrated success in bringing innovative AI solutions from ideation to deployment, preferably on edge devices, including academic publications or patents. 
• Communication skills for coordinating across teams and within our team, and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, including mentoring junior team members and leading projects. 

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. 

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