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Microsoft Digital Advertising Lab
In the Microsoft Digital Advertising Lab, we are responsible for conducting applied research and providing data mining services for Microsoft online advertising monetization strategies and their execution worldwide.

We are looking for developers to incubate and prototype systems, and to collaborate on both implementation and methodology for execution of projects.

These are exciting and challenging positions, providing successful candidates opportunities to solve high impact business-related data mining problems, and to be part of a first-class research and analysis team at the forefront of the industry.

Core Job Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will

• Collaborate with researchers to incubate and build research prototypes in the areas of text ads, image ads and video ads
• Design and develop innovative research prototypes, from proof-of-concept to functional production prototypes, using large-scale commercial data
• Conduct demos and present prototypes to product teams or management teams when appropriate
• Transfer implemented technologies to product teams and provide technical/coding consulting when needed
• Play a mission-critical role in validating research results and pushing research into products that directly impact Microsoft's financial bottom line

• Top-notch software developer with industry experience in a leading/critical role of building commercial large-scale software systems
• Excellence in data modeling, databases and data warehousing
• Demonstrated clear and thorough logical/analytical thinking, as well as problem solving skills
• Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: Web UI, video format, middle tier, and data back end development
• Production coding experience in web scripting, C/C++, managed code, Perl, SQL/MDX
• Proven professional experience in processing large-scale commercial data. Experience with web data a plus
• A proven team player and contributor
• Self-directed, ability to work independently and research innovative solutions to business problems
• Aptitude of working on multiple projects in parallel
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• MS or BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent is required for this position