Responsibilities
Design and build large-scale systems for machine learning training, evaluation, inference, and production operation.
Transform machine learning models and research innovations into reliable, scalable product capabilities.
Develop reusable infrastructure, services, and components that support multiple models and workloads.
Solve complex engineering problems involving scalability, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Partner with applied scientists and software engineers to integrate modeling advances into production systems.
Drive architectural decisions while remaining hands-on in the design and implementation of critical components.
Incorporate security, privacy, safety, and Responsible AI considerations throughout system design and development.
Provide technical direction and mentorship that raises the engineering bar across the team.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ 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
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, with a focus on machine learning or related areas, AND 7+ years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience building machine learning infrastructure or platforms that support multiple models, teams, or workloads.
Experience driving architecture across complex, cross-team engineering initiatives.
Demonstrated interest in AI safety and Responsible AI, including building systems that support the safe and responsible development or deployment of AI capabilities.
Demonstrated experience deploying and scaling machine learning models and pipelines in production.
Experience with machine learning systems, distributed systems, software architecture, and system design.
Proven ability to build and operate systems that support large-scale machine learning workloads.
Ability to solve technically ambiguous problems and personally implement critical systems while influencing broader technical direction.
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.
