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In the Microsoft Digital Advertising Lab, we are responsible for conducting applied research and providing data mining services for Microsoft online advertising monetization strategies and their execution worldwide. We need researchers educated and practiced in data mining, machine learning and information retrieval to be able to perform applied research for cutting edge technologies in collaboration with various business and research units within Microsoft. We are also looking for data mining analysts to build data mining models and perform data mining analysis services for Microsoft stakeholders worldwide, as well as a research architect and developers to incubate and prototype systems, and to collaborate on both implementation and methodology for execution of projects. These are exciting and challenging positions, providing successful candidates opportunities to solve high impact business-related data mining problems, and to be part of a first-class research and analysis team at the forefront of the industry.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with researchers to incubate and build research prototypes in the areas of data mining, information retrieval and online auction. Design and develop innovative research prototypes, from proof-of-concept to functional production prototype, using large-scale commercial data. Conduct demos and present prototypes to product team or management team when appropriate. Transfer implemented technologies to production team and provide technical/coding consulting when needed. Play a mission-critical role in validating research results and pushing research into production that directly impacts MSN's financial bottom line.

Qualifications:

• Top-notch software developer with industry experience in a leading/critical role of building commercial large-scale software systems
• Excellence in algorithms, data structure, discrete math, data base and data warehousing
• Demonstrated clear and thorough logical and analytical thinking, as well as problem solving skills
• Experience of Web UI, middle tire, and data back end development
• Production coding experience in web scripting, C/C++, managed code, Perl, SQL/MDX
• Proven professional experience in processing large-scale commercial data. Experience with web data a plus.
• Superior and proactive communications skills, including verbal, written, and presentation.
• A proven team player and contributor.
• Self-directed, ability to work independently and research innovative solutions to business problems
• Aptitude of working on multiple projects in parallel. Attention to details and data accuracy
• MS or BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent is required for this position