Senior Software Engineer (CoreAI)

Microsoft Corporation•Redmond, WA

26d

About The Position

Overview AI is the strategic bet for Microsoft. The Azure AI Platform is right at the forefront of innovation. Our projects involve cutting edge technologies and problems. Joining these projects you will gain knowledge and experience about generative AI, large language models, large scale inference infrastructure, GPU optimization, AI applications, etc. The Model Scaling Platform team within AI Platform is responsible for managing all the inferencing capacity that powers Microsoft's AI ambitions. Our fleet running state-of-the-art Open AI models provides the foundation for Microsoft's various Copilots and Azure Open AI Service. We manage a vast number of premium AI accelerators and aim to leverage them in the most agile and efficient manner. Our services and the products they power are experiencing incredible growth. As part of this team, you will have opportunities to work across team boundaries and tackle hard system problems which translate to business impact that directly affect Microsoft's bottom line. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help build the next wave of capabilities for the inferencing platform. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented engineers in a fast-paced environment to lay the foundations for a new set of systems we are building. The successful candidate will possess technical prowess, be highly motivated, and have a methodological approach to problem solving. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. #AIPLATFORM# #MODELSCALING-MAAS#

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Passion for machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science.
Experience working on large-scale projects or applications.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse remote teams.
Quick learner with a passion for solving complex and exciting problems.
Familiarity with Azure is a plus.
Familiarity with large language model and generative AI is a plus.
Experience with distributed systems design and implementation.

Responsibilities

Design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions
Collaborate across teams and discipline to understand requirements and translate into design and solution that stands the test of time
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring best practices and high standards of software quality.
Provide support to online services by investigating and mitigating issues.

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