Software Engineer II, MSVC Rust Compiler - CoreAI

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The MSVC Rust compiler team is seeking a software engineer to help develop compilers and tools for Rust and C++. The team contributes to a shared code-generation stack used by Rust and C++ at Microsoft and builds tools that support developers and Microsoft products and services at global scale. The role involves compiler development using AI-first tools and agents, work with proprietary and open-source compilers, and performance analysis for business-critical cloud infrastructure and AI services. The engineer will work with internal and external customers and participate throughout the software lifecycle, helping provide a safe and secure foundation for Microsoft services and software.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, Rust, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of compiler design.
Compiler coursework.
Previous code-generation experience, such as with LLVM.
Experience working with Rust open-source tools.
Strong preference for using AI tools and agents to accelerate compiler development.
Systems programming experience.
Understanding of assembly.
Comfort with algorithms and data structures.
Knowledge of modern CPU architecture fundamentals.
Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating-system fundamentals.
Experience with C, C++, or Rust.
Experience with debugging, profiling, and/or code analysis.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and discussions with varied audiences.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver shared outcomes.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a shared code-generation stack that powers Rust and C++ at Microsoft.
Deliver compiler features and optimizations using AI-first development tools.
Work with proprietary and open-source compilers.
Perform performance analysis of business-critical cloud infrastructure and AI services.
Work directly with internal and external customers.
Participate throughout the complete software lifecycle.
Build tools for software developers that leverage AI to accelerate development.
Help ensure Microsoft software and services are built on a safe and secure foundation.