Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MAI) is dedicated to advancing Copilot and other consumer AI products and research, responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research.
$117,200 - $267,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking experienced Platform Engineers to join their team building the next generation of Copilot capabilities for Windows. This role is part of a newly formed organization dedicated to advancing Copilot and other consumer AI products and research, including Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. As a Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions while working closely with Platform, Product Management, Design, and Research teams.

The position requires strong technical expertise in building scalable services and distributed systems, with hands-on experience in languages like Python, C#, C++, RUST, and Java. You'll be working with cloud infrastructure platforms and various datastores to create robust backend solutions that power Windows Copilot experiences. The role demands both technical prowess and excellent collaboration skills, as you'll be working across multiple teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of personal computing at Microsoft, working on innovative AI-driven solutions that will impact millions of users worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies. The role is based in Redmond, WA, requiring in-office presence three days a week, and offers exposure to Microsoft's strong engineering culture and values-driven environment.

If you're passionate about AI, have strong backend engineering skills, and want to be part of a team that's revolutionizing how people interact with Windows through AI, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while working with industry-leading technologies and talented professionals.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

  • Design and develop secure and performant Platform services for Copilot experiences on Windows
  • Work collaboratively with platform, infrastructure, application engineers and researchers
  • Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
  • Overcome obstacles to deliver work quickly and iteratively to users
  • Work in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle

Requirements For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Python
Java
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
  • Experience with Python, C#, C++, RUST, Java
  • 4+ years experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • 4+ years experience building distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores
  • Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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