Data Scientist - Top Secret - CTJ

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Job Description

We are a fast-paced AI team in Azure Global, building deep learning-powered intelligent tools and end-to-end solutions for our government customers. We are looking for a data scientist who is passionate about applying a variety of machine learning and deep learning techniques to solve mission-critical problems.?Our projects involve data from diverse structured and unstructured data sources, in both batch and streaming modes, and in formats ranging from tabular to geospatial, image/video, audio, and free-form text.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of experts in deep learning and cloud infrastructure. You will partner with program management and partner product teams, and work on all aspects of deep learning-enabled solutions, including problem definition; data acquisition and exploration analysis; architectural design; training, testing, and evaluating deep learning models; and production deployment on Azure.? We value passion, creativity, diversity, desire to learn complex new technical skills, agility, and accountability. You will be a meaningful part of a growing team of motivated and talented individuals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:??

  • 1+ years of experience building advanced analytics solutions using techniques from machine learning, deep learning, data science, statistics, optimization, large scale computing etc.
  • Experience developing/training neural network models in a modern deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Caffe
  • Strong software development skills in one or more scripting languages commonly used in conjunction with deep learning packages (Python preferred)
  • Familiarity with working in a Linux environment with standard development tools, containerization technology (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and utilities for remote computing

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

  • Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements
  • Candidates must have an active TS and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph) or have an active TS/SCI and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph). This role will require candidates to maintain the TS/SCI (with polygraph) clearance.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Candidates selected for this position must comply with Federal Executive Order 14042 mandating that federal contractors and subcontractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine by being fully vaccinated before their date of hire, or work with Microsoft to receive an approved religious or medical accommodation.

Desired Qualifications:????

  • Willing to work in the Reston, VA area (part-time remote work opportunities are supported)
  • Master’s or doctorate demonstrating aptitude with computational analysis in a research context
  • Previous experience with computer vision, natural language processing, and/or acoustic intelligence
  • Strong software development skills in one or more compiled OOP languages (C/C++/Java/C#)
  • Publications in related fields (deep learning, machine intelligence, data mining, etc.) or using related techniques a plus
  • Demonstrated customer focus with bias for getting things done fast and right????
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and passion about learning new technologies

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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Benefits and Perks

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Savings and investments
  • Giving programs
  • Educational resources
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Opportunities to network and connect
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Generous time away

Company Info.

Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta.

  • Industry
    Information Technology,Computer software,Consumer electronics
  • No. of Employees
    223,000
  • Location
    Redmond, WA, USA
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