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Director - Applied Sciences - Observability (CoreAI)

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 19, 2026
Overview CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft's mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software. As part of CoreAI, the Foundry agent observability platform organization is focused on developing advanced tools and platforms to monitor, evaluate, optimize and self-improve AI agent performance. We are seeking an applied science manager to join the Agent Observability team to help lead our agent evaluation sciences and innovation and help amplify our efforts to improve Foundry agent success rates. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe 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. Responsibilities Acting as a leading expert in your field you will recognize relevant people, organizations, and institutions influencing the research agenda and competitive landscape. You will champion innovative principles and formstrategic partnerships with thought leaders in the industry. You will incorporate key business and product requirements to define a clear agenda and vision that influences the direction of the company forstrategic advantage. You'll drive programsstructured around key business challenges and hold team members accountable for applying deep subject matter expertise. You will leverage your network and personal expertise to attract new research talent to join Microsoft. You'll identify cutting-edge solutions for products, create new application areas as needed, and recruit new headcount for these areas. You will document work in progress and provide leadership for team members with documentation processes used. You'll advocate for research and product groups and drive discussions around ethics and privacy. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research). OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) of people management experience. Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of people management experience. 3+ years experience presenting at conferences or other events in the outside research/industry community as an invited speaker. 7+ years experience conducting research as part of a research program (in academic or industry settings). 5+ years experience developing and deploying live production systems, as part of a product team. 7+ years experience developing and deploying products or systems at multiple points in the product cycle from ideation to shipping. Applied Sciences M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Applied Sciences M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.