New 
Applied Scientist II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 21, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Microsoft Word Applied Science team in Redmond, WA, US builds state-of-the-art, large-scale natural language understanding and generation models that power AI writing experiences for millions of users. Combining cutting-edge NLP with deep linguistic expertise, we have delivered innovative assistance in Word for more than 25 years, guided by a mission to help everyone become a better writer. Most recently, we launched Copilot capabilities that boost productivity and creativity across the entire writing workflow from ideation and drafting to refinement and final polish.As an Applied Scientist II in the team, you will collaborate with experienced applied scientists, researchers, engineers, designers and product managers to build and deliver high-quality competitive products that enhance the writing experience across multiple platforms and domains. You will also conduct cutting-edge applied research leading to high product impact and publish your work in top-tier conferences and journals. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, and hone your scientific skills.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.
ResponsibilitiesParticipates in collaborative relationships with relevant product and business groups inside or outside of Microsoft and provides expertise or technology to create business impact.Collaborates with and bridges the gap between researchers and engineers. Brings new technology and approaches into production by applying long-term research efforts to solve immediate product needs.Stays updated with the latest research and trends in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and related fields and explore new ideas and opportunities for innovation.With light guidance, own scoped problems and deliver research-backed, datadriven, scalable solutions.Researches and develops an understanding of tools, technologies, and methods being used in the community that can be utilized to improve product quality, performance, or efficiency.Understands and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes and/or collecting data/information. | |