[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 # Senior Data Scientist Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Victoria, Melbourne, Queensland, Brisbane, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted July 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556874038) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Senior Data Scientist ## Job description You will acquire the data necessary for your project plan and develop usable data sets for modeling. You'll also update internal best practices for data collection and preparation, and contribute to data integrity conversations with customers. You will evaluate your team's models using metrics tied to genuine business outcomes and recommend improvements as necessary, drive best practices for models, and develop operational models that run at scale. You'll also conduct thorough reviews of data analysis and modeling techniques, and identify and invent new evaluation methods. You will research and maintain a deep knowledge of the industry, including trends and technologies, so that you can identify strategy opportunities and contribute to thought leadership best practices. You'll also write extensible code that spans multiple features, and develop expertise in proper debugging techniques. You will define business, customer, and solution strategy goals, and partner with other teams to identify and explore new opportunities. You'll also apply a customer-oriented focus to understand their needs, and help drive realistic customer expectations. You will embody our culture and values. Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) 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 3+ 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 5+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) 2+ years customer-facing, project-delivery experience, professional services, and/or consulting experience. 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 OR equivalent experience. Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25% ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 90 days - Location: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Victoria, Melbourne, Queensland, Brisbane, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556874038) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Architect - Data & AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/0adff87a8c6a46f0d165/) India, Telangana, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Bangalore, Uttar Pradesh, Noida ### [Architecte de solutions cloud - Données et analytique / Cloud Solution Architect - Data & Analytics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/952aefd3bc4ee5ffd5d0/) Canada, Québec, Montreal, Quebec City ### [Chercheur(euse) principal(e) - Apprentissage automatique / Senior Researcher - Machine Learning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/4c0cfc8c14dafeacc3e5/) Canada, Québec, Montreal ### [Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - AI-ready Data Platform](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/62dd521d4dd132f5a88e/) United Kingdom, Multiple Locations, Netherlands ### [Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - Cloud & AI Data](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/a160302346592a4007f9/) Brazil, Distrito Federal, Brasilia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/a319a052d10205fb088f/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/ce4eb96f4b9bd951ce8d/) Citigroup · London United Kingdom ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/e2267a8bfe2ac1344f96/) Siemens ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/b5d78963df9d2b26f975/) Accenture [Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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