Applied Scientist II - Disruption Research

Applied Scientist II - Disruption ResearchHerzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel+ 4 more locationsDate postedOct 29, 2025Job number1903027Work site3 days / week in-officeTravel0-25 %Role typeIndividual ContributorProfessionResearch, Applied, & Data SciencesDisciplineApplied SciencesEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewAre you a passionate Applied Scientist ready to make a global impact?Join our elite AI and data science team driving Microsoft Defender's groundbreaking autonomous protection system: Automatic Attack Disruption.As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, Microsoft Defender safeguards enterprises by detecting, investigating, and automatically disrupting advanced attacks and data breaches. Our team builds the AI models behind this mission, alongside the data analytics systems that drive data-informed decisions and operational excellence at scale.QualificationsM.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent)You have 2+ hands-on experience in Machine Learning using scikit-learn, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.You have hands-on experience in Software DevelopmentPreferred QualificationsCyber security background and keen interestPublications of AI-related researchExperience with large-scale data systems (e.g., Spark).Software development in C/Java/C++Capable of driving challenging projects from an idea to productionAble to learn new technologies quickly and independentlyGreat people skills, teamwork, and collaboration# MSFTSecurity #AttackDisruption #MTPRIL #MSFTSecurityIL #MTPILhiringResponsibilitiesIf you are a talented Applied Scientist with strong technical skills, a passion for turning data and research into real-world impact, and the ambition to design, experiment, and ship innovative ML and AI solutions, we would love to talk to you!In our tean you will:Develop ML models to detect and disrupt cyberattacks.Collaborate with security experts to integrate their knowledge into ML models.Work with truly Big Data sources to create and refine high-quality training datasets.Ship your ML models to production, monitor performance and improve.Stay informed about the latest advancements in ML/AI and apply these to complex cybersecurity challenges.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 connectMicrosoft 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.