Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Data Platform Team, within the Microsoft Artificial Intelligence (MAI) division, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is crucial in supporting research and product activities while managing significant data volumes. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on expanding platform capabilities to meet the dynamic needs of Microsoft's internal data science community.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring expertise in designing high-performance software and collaborating across multiple stakeholders. You'll be working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office required) at either Mountain View, CA or Redmond, WA locations, contributing to critical data initiatives that accelerate research and product outcomes.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for transforming the platform into an internally open-source project, establishing coding standards, and fostering an inclusive engineering culture. The position offers competitive compensation ($153,600 - $250,200 in SF/NY areas) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong Python and C# skills, and a passion for data platform development. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, data platforms, and enterprise software while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Working in the MAI division means you'll be at the forefront of artificial intelligence initiatives, collaborating with top talent and having a direct impact on Microsoft's data science capabilities. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to shape the future of internal data platforms at one of the world's leading technology companies.