Microsoft

Imagine being part of a thriving team that builds much talked about AI-powered features for planet’s most impactful Microsoft products – you can turn that imagination into reality now! 

Microsoft Copilot is an AI companion, that leverages deep learning and natural language processing to enhance the productivity and creativity of users in various domains. Office AI is a suite of intelligent features that enable users to interact with Office applications using natural language and voice. These features are driven by cutting-edge research and engineering in the fields of artificial intelligence, natural language understanding, speech recognition, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. 

Copilot is one of the innovative projects within Microsoft, that offers exciting opportunities for engineers who are passionate about solving such challenging problems and creating impactful solutions for millions of users. 

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of software development expertise. Apart from strong development experience, an ideal candidate should possess a good understanding of cloud systems and demonstrate proficiency in leveraging cloud technologies to design scalable and efficient software solutions. Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI is a strong plus. 

Design: 

• Lead design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and scalability requirements.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust and scalable designs.  

Development: 

• Write code and actively contribute to the software development effort, especially critical components of the design. 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. 

Cloud Systems Expertise: 

• Leverage knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) to design and implement cloud-native solutions.  
• Optimize existing systems and applications for cloud deployment, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.  

Innovation and Emerging Technologies: 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, especially in the fields of Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI.  
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the software architecture and keep the organization at the forefront of innovation.  

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and data scientists, to ensure a cohesive and effective development process.  
• Communicate architectural decisions, technical concepts, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

1. Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.  
2. Minimum of 8 years of hands-on software development experience.  
3. Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software solutions.  
4. Strong proficiency in cloud technologies and architecture, with practical experience in deploying and managing applications on major cloud platforms.  
5. Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI is a strong plus.  
6. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks.  
7. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.  
8. Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.  

If you are a seasoned engineer with strong software development experience, good understanding of cloud systems, and an interest in cutting-edge technologies like LLMs and GenAI, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic 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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