Principal Software Engineer- AI Search

Azure AI Search is a rapidly growing team within Microsoft's AI Platform, powering rich search experiences and integrating Microsoft's AI capabilities for content understanding and search relevance. The team is adapting their product to power leading generative AI applications, including OpenAI's ChatGPT. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead the engineering systems for Azure AI Search, working at the intersection of AI, Information Retrieval, Cloud Services, and security. The Engineering Foundations team is responsible for the secure development lifecycle, including CI/CD processes, operational tooling, service architecture, and security fundamentals. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact both internal engineering systems and customer-facing APIs, contributing to a service that's central to the AI innovation wave. The position requires strong leadership in architecture and technical design, with a focus on security, scalability, and engineering excellence. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that values growth mindset and inclusive culture, while helping drive the next phase of accelerated growth for Azure AI Search.