Senior Researcher
Microsoft
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Job Description
Overview
This Senior Researcher role is part of the Office of the Corporate Vice President, Chief Economist at Microsoft’s Seattle-area headquarters. The role is ideal for economists who value both academic research excellence and significant real-world impact.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Chief Economist Michael Schwarz and a team of economists and data scientists on projects including:
- Advertising effectiveness and media economics
- Market design and cloud marketplaces
- Search auctions and optimal pricing contracts
- Retail competition and demand estimation
- Machine learning for prediction and causal inference
- Structural demand estimation and subscription economics
Drive your own research agenda while collaborating within a supportive environment.
Qualifications
Required: Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Doctorate AND 2+ years related research experience, proven publication record and conference participation.
Compensation & Benefits
The base pay range varies by location with a typical range of USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year, and higher ranges in select metro areas.
Additional benefits and compensation details are available on the Microsoft careers website.
Key skills/competency
- Econometrics
- Applied Research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Data Science
- Market Design
- Machine Learning
- Academic Publishing
- Research Strategy
- Economic Theory
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Microsoft
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant research and publications.
- Emphasize collaboration: Showcase teamwork ability in research environments.
- Research Microsoft: Understand their innovation and mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Review technical economic principles and past projects.
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