Senior Software Engineer - Forward Deployment Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

75d • $119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

Senior Software Engineer - Forward Deployment Engineer at CoreAI lead complex deployments of frontier models and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundry in production. You will embed with customers where GenAI application performance matters, delivery is urgent, and ambiguity is the default. You will use this to map their problems, structure delivery, and ship fast. You will scope, sequence, and build full-stack solutions that create measurable value. You will also drive clarity across internal and external teams. You will identify reusable patterns and share field signals that influences the roadmap. Success in this role means owning the delivery state across workstreams. You will hold the bar on quality and pace and help Microsoft learn through execution.

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.
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, solution architecture, customer engineering or related roles in the AI, Machine Learning (ML), cloud or enterprise software space.
• Deep understanding of large language models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks and modern AI infrastructure.
• Deep familiarity with LLM models, cloud platforms (Azure preferred) API security deployment best practices and data architectures.
• Experience working with enterprises or digital native customers to deploy complex scalable and responsible AI solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced ambiguous and cross functional environments.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience that includes customer-facing work.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Have scoped and delivered complex systems in fast-moving or ambiguous environments.
• Write and review production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or comparable stacks.
• Have built or deployed systems powered by LLMs or generative models and understand how model behavior affects product experience.
• Simplify complexity and make fast, sound decisions under pressure.
• Communicate clearly with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders.
• Spot risks early and adjust without slowing down.
• Model calm and judgment when the stakes are high.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery across multiple deployments from first prototype to stable production
• Build full-stack systems that deliver customer value and sharpen how we learn
• Embed closely with customer teams, understand their needs, and guide adoption of what you build
• Scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers early
• Make trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality; adjust plans to protect delivery
• Contribute directly to the code when progress or clarity depends on it
• Codify working patterns into tools, playbooks, or building blocks that others can use
• Share field feedback that helps Product to understand where the agents, models and tools succeed and where they can improve
• Keep teams moving through clarity and follow-through

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree