Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft develops AI software for running AI models on various devices and platforms.
$137,600 - $267,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
6+ years of experience
AI

Description For Principal Software Engineer

The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft develops AI software that enables running AI models everywhere, from world's fastest AI supercomputers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, IoT devices, and internet browsers. We collaborate with our hardware teams and hardware partners to build the software stacks for novel AI accelerators. We work closely with machine learning researchers and developers to optimize and scale out model training and inference.

The team operates at the intersection of AI algorithmic innovation, purpose-built AI hardware, systems, and software. We are a cross-discipline team of highly capable and motivated people with a collaborative and inclusive culture. We collaborate with and contribute to the open-source community.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on the fundamental abstractions, programming model, runtimes, libraries, and APIs to enable large scale training and inferencing of models on novel AI hardware.

This is a technical role: it requires hands on software design and development skills. We're looking for someone who has a demonstrated history of solving hard technical problems and is motivated to tackle the hardest problems in building a full end-to-end AI stack. An entrepreneurial approach and ability to take initiative and move fast are essential.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Apply engineering principles for defining robust and maintainable architectures and designs
  • Collaborate broadly across multiple disciplines from hardware designers to ML developers
  • Help establish and drive the adoption of good coding standards and patterns
  • Perform software development in C/C++, Python, and other languages
  • Identify requirements, scope solutions, estimate work, schedule deliverables
  • Embody Microsoft's Culture and Values

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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
  • 5+ years' experience with C/C++
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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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