Senior Data Scientist

The Microsoft AI for Good Lab leverages the power of data, our cloud
technology, data science, and the Microsoft brand to catalyze and inspire
others to partner in solving the world's greatest challenges.
Data Scientists have a fantastic opportunity to join the AI for Good Lab led
by Microsoft's Chief Data Scientist. You will work at the cutting edge of data
science with some of the brightest minds in the field while knowing you are
generating solutions to some of the most demanding and defining challenges of
our time. In this role, you will collaborate with Microsoft's societal
programs, public policy, and product teams to understand their goals and
deliver impactful data analysis, innovative data storytelling, and best in
class visualizations to communicate insights to executives and partners
worldwide.
Our team is agile and moves fast. We adjust to the changing landscape of
societal challenges and focus on where we can have an impact in the world
today. You should have a strong aptitude and excitement for learning new areas
and technologies. In addition, you should have agility in decision making,
flexibility in the way you work, and a growth mindset in all that you do.

This position in based in Cairo.

Responsibilities

• Develop data science solutions by identifying and gathering data, conducting data transformation and manipulation, modeling and analysis, and insight generation.


• Distill large, ambitious, and ambiguous initiatives into concrete, actionable data science solutions.


• Present analysis with a clear and concise narrative and impactful visualizations that produce compelling and actionable insights leveraging the latest trends in visualizations.


• Collaborate with data engineers, researchers, and project partners to leverage their expertise into your data science solutions.


• Represent insights and capabilities to internal and external leadership audiences, both technical and non-technical.
  Embody our culture and values.

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Qualifications**
Bachelor'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 Master's Degree 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 Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics,
Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND ‎1+
year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured
data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications
‎5+ years of experience in extracting, transforming, and analyzing data using
SQL or SQL-like scripting language
‎5+ years of experience with statistical data analysis such as regression,
probability, and classification techniques.
‎5+ years of experience in programming in Python, R, or equivalent programming
languages
‎5+ years of experience in communicating analysis in a clear, precise, and
actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders
‎5+ years of experience designing and developing visualization solutions using
common industry tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.)

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,
family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or
mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If
you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability
during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via
the Accommodation request form.

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