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Principal Applied AI Engineer

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Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity

Job Description

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Applied AI Engineer to join their Purview AI Research team. This role is at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancement, focusing on deep learning, NLP, LLMs, RL, and graph-based approaches. The position involves developing sophisticated agentic systems and leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to create intelligent solutions for Microsoft's security products.

The ideal candidate will work with world-class applied AI researchers to develop new methodologies, tools, and frameworks that demonstrate how AI-powered innovations can redefine Microsoft Security. This role is critical in Microsoft's mission to make the world safer through advanced security solutions.

The position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI research while developing production-ready solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. You'll be part of Microsoft Security's mission to protect digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing end-to-end AI/ML systems
  • Working with latest LLM and GenAI frameworks
  • Implementing advanced AI techniques including agent-based orchestration
  • Writing production-grade software
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Shipping and maintaining large-scale AI applications

The role offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, investment options, parental leave, and generous time off. Microsoft's culture emphasizes growth mindset, excellence, and empowering teams to bring their best each day.

This position combines cutting-edge AI research with practical implementation, making it ideal for someone passionate about both advancing AI technology and delivering real-world security solutions. The role requires both technical expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to drive innovation in Microsoft's security products.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Principal Applied AI Engineer

  • Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML systems
  • Build and optimize applications leveraging LLMs and open-source GenAI frameworks
  • Implement advanced GenAI techniques
  • Write production-grade software in Python and C# or Java
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ship and maintain large-scale AI applications
  • Conduct rigorous evaluation of AI models
  • Optimize models for latency, throughput, and accuracy
  • Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and other engineers
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in GenAI, LLMs, and AI frameworks
  • Prototype and experiment with emerging technologies

Requirements For Principal Applied AI Engineer

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C#, Java AND Python
  • 5+ years in Data Science experience
  • 3+ years of experience with LLMs and open-source GenAI frameworks
  • Proficiency in writing production-quality software code
  • 3+ years experience developing software systems end-to-end
  • 2+ years experience in shipping large scale ML/AI-based services

Benefits For Principal Applied AI 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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