• Senior Software Engineer - CoreAI

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.

     

    Durable Task Scheduler is a foundational service enabling resilient, stateful workflows for mission-critical applications. As demand surges in the era of generative AI, we’re reimagining this cornerstone technology to drive the next wave of cloud innovation. Our service empowers thousands of developers worldwide to create and run Agentic, Web, Mobile, Event-Driven, and IoT workflows with speed and flexibility.

     

    We’re looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer-Core AI who is passionate about building new products in a fast-paced AI-driven world while managing a globally distributed service. The ideal candidate delivers high-quality solutions independently and thrives in a collaborative, diverse team. Versatility, quick learning, and adaptability are essential.

     

    In this role, you’ll design and deliver the next generation of services, features, and developer tools that shape how AI applications are built and operated. You’ll work across open-source and platform components in multiple programming languages. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale distributed systems and drive initiatives central to Microsoft’s Core AI strategy.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario.

    + Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.

    + Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).

    + Design, document, implement, test and deploy highly resilient and scalable solutions.

    + Collaborate with other software engineers in an inclusive environment

    + Design and develop foundational platform components and reusable building blocks that accelerate innovation and team velocity.

    + Other: Embody our culture and values

    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.

    + 4+ years of experience designing, building, and operating production-grade software and services at scale, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions.

    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 thereafter.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 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 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 equivalent experience.

    + Proven experience in designing and building distributed systems and cloud-based services.

    + Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

    + Hands-on experience developing in AI-enhanced environments using tools like GitHub Copilot or similar.

    + Hands-on experience with generative AI API platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, Claude, or similar.

    + Familiarity with agentic protocols such as MCP or A2A is a plus.

     

    Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 .

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 14, 2025.

     

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .