Principal Data Science Manager

Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the engine behind Azure and the Microsoft Cloud. The CO+I organization delivers and operates the safest, most available, and secure cloud in the industry. In support of this mission, the Cloud Applied AI (CAAI) team works to infuse machine learning, statistical analysis, operations research, econometrics, and generative AI throughout every facet of the organization.

We are seeking a Prinicipal Data Science Manager to with a background in research and data science with experience leading teams of data and applied scientists. This leader will partner with software engineering and business leaders across the organization to develop cutting-edge models that seamlessly integrate with the large-scale distributed systems powering Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure.

This leader will guide a diverse team of data scientists working on a broad portfolio of initiatives, including:

• Datacenter construction
• Safety & security
• Delivery planning & execution
• Infrastructure optimization
• Critical operations

This individual will leverage their experience in data science while staying abreast of the latest research and developments to identify innovative approaches to solving challenges at scale. This leader will collaborate with engineering and product counterparts to deploy these solutions in production environments supporting Microsoft’s datacenters globally.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. 
• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. 
• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (XX indicated by HM)%.