[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Microsoft jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Microsoft # Principal Data Scientist United States, Washington, Redmond Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted August 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556962130) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Principal Data Scientist ## Job description Work with a host of engaged stakeholders who value your skills and consider you a thought partner in driving the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand features, estimate impacts and drive engagement improvements based on insights from big data. Enhance products by evaluating performance metrics and user feedback. Develop self-service dashboards and reports for various stakeholders using reporting platforms. Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and content performance to improve the relevance and quality of our recommendation systems. Build a metrics system to measure Business Health and quickly identify the root cause when metrics move. Conduct business modeling to identify growth opportunities and initiate projects with a positive long-term ROI. Design and conduct A/B tests to evaluate algorithm performance and propose iterative improvements based on the results. Effectively communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making. Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years data science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR equivalent experience. 7+ years experience in data science modeling, statistics, analytics, business intelligence, or data-driven business strategy. Previous product analytics, web analytics and or content analytics experience. Interpersonal communication and ability to leverage the data to tell a story. Demonstrated stakeholder management ability including effective prioritization, clear and concise communication, and delivery of actionable data-driven insights. Knowledge on big data processing from raw events to metrics and insights (PySpark/Scala). Knowledge of Content ecosystem, Ads and online shopping metrics. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: United States, Washington, Redmond[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556962130) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Data Analyst, People Analytics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/933ba4657e2062227132/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Data Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/21bfc2cfd1f928a08a73/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Data Science: PhD Internship Opportunities - Redmond](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/12f03404c2592d441a00/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Data Scientist II, M365 Copilot](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/2f7c92f7b8c220816cab/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Finance Director, Data Center and AI Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/049ebcfbec19e73de34b/) United States, Washington, Redmond ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal, Data Scientist - Applied Machine Learning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/8af78490b17976e76747/) Walmart · United States ### [principal data scientist, Supply Chain Forecasting & Optimization](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/starbucks/jobs/2b885b979a4d4fbf65f0/) Starbucks · Seattle, Washington, United States ### [Principal Scientist - Clinical and Scientist Affairs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/43565c1b8fd39effa929/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Melville, NY, US, United States ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/5f9db862d9e9bcf6d14e/) Huntington Bank · Columbus, OH ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/6b7e625b817603b4037b/) Genuine Parts · Montgomery, AL [Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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