Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Scientist at Microsoft | Tokyo | Rezi

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Scientist at Microsoft

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Scientist

Microsoft · Tokyo

5 days ago

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Scientist

Microsoft · Tokyo

6 days ago
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About the Role

In the Microsoft Industry Solutions Engineering (ISE) team, you will deliver real outcomes for complex organizations by serving as a customer-embedded engineer and the primary technical leader for a strategic account. You will drive business outcomes through hands-on execution and multidisciplinary expertise, building and shipping production-grade solutions, translating business needs into technical approaches, and operating with speed in complex, fast-moving environments. This senior individual contributor role requires strong technical depth, credibility with senior stakeholders, industry context, and an entrepreneurial approach to navigating ambiguity and delivering sustained impact.

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
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years data-science experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years data science experience 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
  • Fluency in Japanese and English language skills
  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, OR related field AND 8+ years data-science experience OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, OR related field AND 10+ years data-science experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, OR related field AND 12+ years data-science experience OR equivalent experience
  • Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%

Skills

  • Data Science
  • Managing structured and unstructured data
  • Applying statistical techniques
  • Reporting results
  • Customer-facing project delivery
  • Professional services
  • Consulting
  • End-to-end solution delivery
  • Japanese language
  • English language

Location

  • Customer embedded

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Principal
  • Senior individual contributor

Education Level

  • Doctorate
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

  • Competitive package including a wide range of benefits built around your personal needs

About the Company

  • Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
  • Employees come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals.
  • Culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
  • Team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves.
  • Seeking people who have a passion for the positive impact technology can have on communities and for making a difference in the world.
  • Wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, personal and cultural experiences are vital to success with customers.
  • Informal and flexible work environment.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.