Distinguished Scientist Criteria
The Distinguished Scientist is a title and set of responsibilities conferred to recognize individuals at the highest level of non- executive research achievement, advancing the state of the art of computer science and engineering. Distinguished Scientist work is detailed within a specific area of research, however the contribution is influential companywide and in the broader research community worldwide. The promotion criteria typically includes the following:
Recognized externally including the academic and research communities as leader in a particular area of Research:
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Criteria includes working to solve scientific challenges that may/may not be directly related to MS technical needs but rather contribute to advancing the state of the art of Research and Computer Science
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Are recognized throughout the academic and research community for their achievements and potentially within the company.
Recognized throughout Microsoft for their contribution and leadership including:
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Demonstrated high level of performance through significant impact bringing innovation and know-how into BG ship cycles that yield new insights into Microsoft product development.
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Emerging as a leader on a broader scale, moving from a Research area related sphere of influence to a corporate level of influence and leadership (e.g. collaborating with other Research and BG technical leaders to optimize execution of technical strategies).
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Consistent and significant successes with regard to influencing MS products, industry impact in new areas of research, technical transfer into MS products, developing accurate technical strategies and/or other easily recognized world class achievements which are perceived as materially significant.
