principal Data Scientist tech_leadership · Posted May 11, 2026
$139,900 – $274,800
USD per year
Skills
Python SQL ETL

About this role

Microsoft is hiring a principal-level Data Scientist based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, ETL. Compensation is listed at $139,900–$274,800 per year.

Role
Data Scientist
Function
data engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Redmond, WA
Department
Data Science
Posted
May 11, 2026

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Job description

from Microsoft careers
Overview

At CoreAI, we empower developers and organizations to shape the future with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our Growth and Data Science team spans both Microsoft’s Developer Division and AI Foundry. We accelerate CoreAI’s mission by delivering insights, reporting, models, and tools that guide product strategy and unlock growth across our developer ecosystem.   

  

We’re looking for a Principal Data Scientist - CoreAI with a track record of cross-team partnership, effective communication with engineering, executive leadership and sales, the ability to translate product questions into targeted data science investigations, and the ability to independently identify/execute/automate insightful analysis that improves Microsoft’s developer-focused AI suite and drives product growth.  

 

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
  • Supply executives with time-critical analyses that steer major investment decisions.
  • Drive alignment across executives and diverse stakeholders through trusted partnerships, compelling analysis, and effective communication.
  • Identify and prioritize high ROI data opportunities for your individual work and the broader team.
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