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We are the go-to video platform with a simple mission: to empower anyone to tell stories worth sharing. With nearly one hundred million registered users worldwide, we’re just getting started.\nWe are looking for an Applied Scientistto join our team through Microsoft’s University Recruiting program and help us explore the future of AI-powered video creation. As an Applied Scientist at Microsoft, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge generative AI models, LLMs, AI tooling and research, applying your knowledge to real-world product challenges at scale.\nYou’ll work alongside experienced applied scientists, engineers, product experts and researchers to experiment with AI technologies, evaluate and improve model quality and develop intelligent solutions that make video creation simpler and more powerful. 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You should expect that your teammates will be invested in helping make you successful and expect the same in return from you. We recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of each person on the team and leverage our diversity to create more inclusive products for our customers.\nQualifications\nPh.D. in Computer Vision, Applied Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. 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