Senior Data Scientist Hyderabad Telangana India Date postedJul 08 2025 Job number1844017 Work siteMicrosoft on-site only Travel0-25 Role typeIndividual Contributor ProfessionResearch Applied Data Sciences DisciplineData Science Employment typeFull-Time Overview Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats regulatory scrutiny and estate complexity Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all We want to reshape security and empower every user customer and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end simplified solutions The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms devices and clouds in our customers heterogeneous environments as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset a theme of inspiring excellence and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day In doing so we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Detection Engineering team and lead the development of AI ML models that enhance the efficiency and impact of Microsoft s Security Operations Center SOC In this role you will drive the design and optimization of scalable data-driven solutions that transform massive security signal data into actionable intelligence You ll bring deep technical expertise to guide model architecture platform integration and best practices in security engineering while collaborating closely with analysts responders and engineers to align on goals scope and strategy Beyond technical leadership you ll continuously evolve our advanced detection frameworks to improve accuracy reduce false positives and stay ahead of emerging threats You ll mentor early-in-career engineers foster a culture of learning and innovation and contribute to a strong inclusive team environment grounded in Microsoft s values If you re passionate about applying data science to real-world security challenges and thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven space we d love to hear from you 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 In alignment with our Microsoft values we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work setting for all employees to positively impact our culture every day Qualifications 8 years of experience in Data Science machine learning natural language processing and deep learning preferably with a focus on Cyber Security or related fields Experience in programming languages such as Python R or Scala with hands-on experience in data analysis experimental design principles and visualization Experience in translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations that drive business impact Excellent technical design skills and proven ability to drive large scale system designs for complex projects or products Expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries e g TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn and others In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles threats and attack vectors Experience with big data technologies e g Hadoop Spark Kafka and data processing Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts stakeholders 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 Bachelor 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 equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models for Cyber security applications Experience in Big Data preferably in the cybersecurity or SaaS industry Experience with data science workloads with the Azure tech stack Synapse Azure ML etc Knowledge of anomaly detection fraud detection and other related areas Familiarity with security fundamentals and attack vectors Publications or contributions to the field of data science or cybersecurity Excellent track record of cross team collaboration Ambitious self-motivated Agile can-do attitude and great at dealing with ambiguity Responsibilities Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms to detect security threats and attacks within Microsoft Analyse large and complex datasets generated to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of security risks Collaborate with security experts to understand threat landscapes and incorporate domain knowledge into models Continuously monitor and improve the performance of security models to adapt to evolving threats Lead the design and implementation of data-driven security solutions and tools Mentor and guide junior data scientists in best practices and advanced techniques Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders including senior leadership and technical teams Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data science machine learning and cybersecurity Benefits perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect 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 and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations

📌 Senior Data Scientist (Telangana)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Telangana