Junior Data Engineer, Forecasting

Microsoft is hiring a Junior Data Engineer, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Data Engineer, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Build and validate models and dashboards • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics What we offer: • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Microsoft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Clear communication skills • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Strong SQL and Python (or R) Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)