Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages the power of large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive unparalleled creativity and productivity. At the heart of this innovation is the Office Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, which plays a crucial role in the development of Copilot experience across M365. This spans from the chat user experience to the middle-tier service that runs AI-powered workflows and horizontal skills, and extends across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and many partners across Microsoft.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to take on a role that offers the chance to engage in full-stack development, with a primary focus on Typescript, as well as opportunities in C#. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation and influence the development of the One Microsoft orchestrator, be responsible for bringing in new capabilities and skill to Office Copilot, ensuring the delivery of a world-class experience through the optimization and iteration of the performance and reliability of the entire system at scale or be responsible for driving new scenarios and features unlocked by fast paced advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) and variety of new language model.

In this opportunity you will work on cutting-edge technology that is poised to revolutionize productivity and innovation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to leverage data insights and strategy to shape technical direction.
• Own and deliver complete features, including design, architecture, implementation, testability, debugging, and shipping.
• Mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews and design feedback or operating as a project lead.
• Foster a culture of being agile, innovative, team-oriented and customer-focused.

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.
• 6+ years' experience building scalable services, including securing applications and infrastructure on top of cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years' experience with novel classes of attacks on AI-powered systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for customers, design thinking, data analysis, and technology.

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:

• Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
• Experience “engineering out” classes of bugs and/or vulnerabilities by building secure coding and systems interfaces.
• Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
• Staying up to date with the latest research into attacks and defenses for AI-powered systems.
• Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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