Jobs

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 tier, 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

Contact:
Please contact Jay Little at a-jaylit@microsoft.com.