Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Science

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in Data Science to serve as a customer-embedded technical leader for strategic accounts. The role focuses on translating business needs into technical approaches, delivering production-grade solutions, influencing senior stakeholders, and guiding work across the engagement lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches
• Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership
• Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making
• Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches
• Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability

Requirements:

• • 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
• • Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties
• • Doctorate 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 Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ 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 12+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) OR equivalent experience
• • 5+ years customer-facing, project-delivery experience, professional services, and/or consulting experience
• • Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end
• • Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%