The Azure Core Fundamentals team, part of C + AI division is reimagining the future of engineering systems. We are a diverse group of data and applied scientists, software engineers collaborating with passion to help transform the development and release processes for Azure.

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Applied Sciences Manager to lead impactful projects at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and engineering systems. In this role, you will drive the development and application of advanced data science techniques, especially those involving Large Language Models (LLMs), to improve developer productivity and thrive. You will have the opportunity to design and lead experiments, build and evaluate state-of-the-art models. You will collaborate with teams across Azure Core and Microsoft Research organization to improve engineering thrive and reduce developer toil across the organization. You will apply AI to identify and mitigate risks early and ensure safe, secure and compliant deployments and releases. You will help build products and solutions leveraging agentic approaches, model fine-tuning and other learning techniques.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.