Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer, Exploration (CoreAI)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is dedicated to empowering developers with AI through innovative tools and platforms. The Principal Software Engineer in the Core AI team will conceptualize and build new capabilities, collaborating with various teams to transform ideas into impactful products.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced software engineer that is passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), new technology, writing code, understanding & leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundation and distilled models, and moving ideas from wonder to results
This person be a great team player, and know the developer job deeply
We need a curious and excited technologist that’s able to help shape musings into solid product ideas
This person should be comfortable working on a team that has market changing ideas and wants to help transform those ideas into reality
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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