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Responsibilities
- Implement AI Systems: Design and build scalable, reliable architectures that meet high-performance requirements for AI systems including inference backends and API interfaces. Apply knowledge of distributed systems principles to create robust solutions.
- Debug and Optimize Across the Stack: dive deep into existing components to identify and resolve issues quickly. Ensure fast turnaround for critical fixes while maintaining system integrity.
- Collaborate Across Teams and Partners: work closely with multiple internal teams and external partners to solve complex problems, align on technical decisions, and deliver integrated solutions.
- Innovate and Drive Technical Excellence: identify non-obvious technical approaches that unlock new possibilities. Architect and execute features with measurable goals, iterating rapidly to achieve outcomes.
- Full-Stack Engagement: engage with components across the entire stack—from infrastructure to APIs—to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Core technical competencies: distributed systems, scalable architecture, API design, understanding of ML/AI fundamentals and practical applications, experience in delivering AI-based solutions.
- Familiarity with relevant tools, frameworks, or programming languages: Kubernetes, Azure Devops, Docker, AI / ML frameworks, Python, C++, C#, Rust, gRPC, FastAPI, Autogen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain.
- Optional experience with OpenAI API / Azure OpenAI.
- Communication and collaboration abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity.
- Strategic thinking and adaptability.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience involving coding
- Equivalent experience in place of the degree and experience requirement
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience involving coding
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 5+ years of technical engineering experience involving coding
- Experience with distributed systems and scalable architecture
- Experience with API design
- Understanding of ML/AI fundamentals and practical applications
- Experience delivering AI-based solutions
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Docker, AI/ML frameworks, Python, C++, C#, Rust, gRPC, FastAPI, Autogen, Semantic Kernel, or LangChain
- Optional experience with OpenAI API or Azure OpenAI
- Communication and collaboration abilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity
- Strategic thinking and adaptability
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with preventive care coverage, vision options, and annual out-of-pocket limits. Feedback suggests medical, mental-health, and disability support are a major strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is expansive, including parental leave, family caregiver leave, child-care assistance, family concierge services, fertility options, and college-advising support for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these benefits meaningfully ease caregiving and family planning demands.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include counseling and employee-assistance services, wellness reimbursements, product discounts, and charitable-matching programs. Feedback suggests these extras complement core benefits and support day-to-day quality of life.
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What We Do
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