Member of Technical Staff - Prompt Engineer, Product

Microsoft is seeking an experienced Prompt Engineer to join their AI team in building empathetic and intelligent AI companions. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, design, and human understanding, focusing on creating AI systems that truly elevate human potential.

The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise and human-centric thinking. As a Prompt Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting the foundations of meaningful human-AI partnerships, working closely with design and leadership teams to shape how AI companions think, respond, and evolve through language. This isn't just about technical implementation – it's about understanding and designing genuine connections between humans and AI.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of technical engineering experience, with specific expertise in prompt engineering and large language models. You should have a strong background in chain-of-thought prompting techniques, scaled implementation experience, and a proven track record of shipping prompted systems that work reliably at production scale.

What makes this role particularly exciting is its impact on Microsoft's broader mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet. You'll be working with a small, nimble team that handles everything from model pre-training to shipping Copilot to consumers worldwide. The role offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 base salary range) and comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of human-AI interaction, working on products that have the potential to impact millions of users. The role requires someone who can balance technical expertise with emotional intelligence, and who understands that successful AI isn't just about computational power – it's about creating systems that truly understand and support human needs.

If you're passionate about exploring the frontiers of AI while maintaining a strong focus on human impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful problems with a world-class team. You'll be part of Microsoft's culture of inclusion, innovation, and growth, with access to cutting-edge technology and the resources of a global technology leader.