Join the Microsoft Turing team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity with AI.
We build the core systems behind Microsoft 365 Copilot—a groundbreaking AI assistant used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Our work brings state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) into production at true enterprise scale, transforming how organizations work every day.
As a Software Engineer II, you’ll work alongside world‑class scientists and engineers to design, build, and scale the platforms that power Copilot. This role offers hands-on impact across the full lifecycle—from foundational infrastructure to user-facing capabilities—on one of Microsoft’s highest‑visibility AI products.
We are a fast-growing team with a broad and evolving set of opportunities. Project assignments are shaped by your interests, experience, and strengths, allowing you to grow while working on problems that matter to you. Our collaborative feature crews tackle challenges such as:
Building the core orchestration and runtime systems for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Developing advanced AI capabilities, such as artifact generation and code harnesses
Delivering state-of-the-art models and their capabilities to our customers
Enabling multimodal, real-time, and agentic interactions
Pioneering AI-driven computer and tool use at enterprise scale
We don’t just train or apply models—we engineer the intelligent systems that run them reliably, securely, and at massive scale. This is a chance to build critical infrastructure and platforms with direct impact on how the world works.
The Microsoft Turing team is a unique blend of engineering and research excellence, pushing the limits of large-scale deep learning on Microsoft’s world-class distributed training infrastructure. Software engineers and applied scientists partner closely to turn cutting-edge research into production-ready systems used across the company.
This position is based at the Redmond campus with 3 days per week work in the office and 2 days per week work from home. Domestic relocation assistance is available.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Work closely with applied scientists and engineers on designing and building both backend platform capabilities and core Copilot scenarios aimed at delighting our customers.
Design and deliver scalable, high-performance features that power next-generation AI experiences.
Define architecture, implementation plans, ensure robustness and solid test coverage, and improve processes to contribute to our best practices.
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.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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.
- 1+ years industry experience with one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, Information Retrieval and/or Data Mining.
- Ability and effectiveness working end-to-end in a technical problem domain (plan, design, execution, continuous release and service operation)
- Experience in software engineering fundamentals, including coding, problem solving and data analysis skills.
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 with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience, or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of industry experience in artificial intelligence, distributed systems, information retrieval, and/or data mining.
- Ability to work effectively end-to-end across planning, design, execution, continuous release, and service operation.
- Experience with software engineering fundamentals, including coding, problem solving, and data analysis.
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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