Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's M365 Copilot Create team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to revolutionize visual creation experiences. Based in Mountain View, California, this role focuses on developing cutting-edge AI models and visual creation features that enhance productivity for enterprise information workers.

The position involves working with state-of-the-art AI innovations to augment human creativity, building complex ML pipelines, and developing modern artifacts with intent-first approaches. You'll be part of a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams to drive innovation in M365 Copilot's creation experiences.

Key responsibilities include architecting complex microservice architectures, optimizing AI inference pipelines, and working with rich telemetry for data-driven decisions. You'll need expertise in model integration, maintenance, and scaling production services, plus experience with LLMs and high-scale backend systems.

The role offers competitive compensation ($188,000 - $304,200 in the Bay Area) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll work in a culture that values growth mindset, diversity, and inclusion, while building solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered creative tools within Microsoft's ecosystem, working at the intersection of machine learning, software engineering, and product development. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills to influence strategic technical investments and coach engineering teams.