Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview As Microsoft continues to redefine the future of AI, we are seeking passionate engineers to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges of our time. Our vision is bold — to build intelligent systems…
Skills: Distributed Systems, API Design, Python, C#, C++
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview As Microsoft continues to redefine the future of AI, we are seeking passionate engineers to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges of our time. Our vision is bold — to build intelligent systems…
Skills: Distributed Systems, API Design, Backend Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Applied AI
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Microsoft Advertising empowers the world’s largest advertisers to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. The User Identity Graph plays a critic…
Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$261k/yr
Overview Microsoft Advertising empowers the world’s largest advertisers to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. The User Identity Graph plays a critic…
Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$215k/yr
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined …
Skills: Golang, Python, Microservices, AWS, Kafka
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$168k–$227k/yr
Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communi…
Skills: Software Quality Management, AS9115 Compliance, AS9100 Standards, Verification and Validation (V&V), Configuration Management
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$184k–$257k/yr
Meta is building the next generation of intelligent devices powered by custom silicon and deeply integrated cloud services. As a Staff Software Engineer on this team, you will own the end-to-end software architecture tha…
Skills: AOSP, C++, Java, Kotlin, Python
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$168k–$227k/yr
Amazon Leo is our low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility…
Skills: Software Development, System Architecture, AI Agentic Solutions, Data Engineering, LLM
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
Overview Inabia is seeking a Full Stack Software Development Engineer for a 12-month onsite contract engagement in Redmond, WA. This is a hands-on build role focused on distributed, cloud-native systems spanning backend …
Skills: Java, Python, Go, SQL, AWS
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
Overview Inabia is seeking a backend-focused Software Development Engineer (SDE) to own streaming infrastructure and operational readiness on a 12-month onsite engagement in Redmond, WA. This role is heavily backend and …
Skills: Apache Flink, Apache Kudu, AWS, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
Job Description: Domain: Hardware System Level Automation Development in Python. Developing code for manufacturing test systems. Needs to understand HW systems to develop code targeting automation control of Hardware. Ha…
Skills: Python, C, Teststand, Hardware Automation, Embedded Systems
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$180k–$243k/yr
Amazon Leo is building the world's most advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the globe. As part of this mis…
Skills: 3GPP Protocols, Product Roadmap Planning, 5G Handset Launch, NTN Connectivity, Technical Product Management
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
Do you enjoy working on large-scale distributed systems? Do you want to influence how the world interacts with and analyzes large data sets across a number of industries and use cases? Amazon EMR provides a managed frame…
Skills: Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Cluster Management, SDLC Best Practices, Technical Leadership
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$122k–$181k/yr
At Meta’s Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and un…
Skills: Machine Learning, Audio Processing, Speech Processing, Signal Processing, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$200k/yr
Company Overview: Second Order Effects started in 2016 as a services firm, taking on other companies’ hardest engineering problems from first principles. We grew into a solutions firm that designs and ships complete cust…
Skills: C/C++, Verilog HDL, Embedded Firmware, FPGA Design, Microcontrollers
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$166k–$331k/yr
Overview CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experi…
Skills: People Management, Technical Leadership, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for …
Skills: People Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, AI Engineering, Product Direction
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE…
Skills: Hardware Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Debug Methodologies, Test Strategies, Datacenter Architecture
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE…
Skills: Fleet Management, Debug Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$102k–$261k/yr
Overview Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for …
Skills: Distributed Systems, Backend Development, System Design, Cloud Services, Secure Coding
Mountain View, California, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the design and development of distributed data infrastructure and APIs to power personalized, context-aware experiences for Copilot. Architect scalable, low-latency pipelines for ingesting and processing signals while ensuring privacy and security.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 4 years of technical engineering experience in backend languages. Preferred candidates have experience with large-scale data systems and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
As Microsoft continues to redefine the future of AI, we are seeking passionate engineers to tackle some of the most complex and impactful challenges of our time. Our vision is bold — to build intelligent systems that deeply understand users and adapt across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure.
This role focuses on building distributed systems and APIs that power adaptive, context-aware experiences across Microsoft AI. We aim to make Copilot feel like your Copilot — responsive to your preferences, workflows, and goals — while preserving privacy, security, performance, and scale.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of distributed data infrastructure, APIs and personalization pipelines that drive Copilot’s intelligence. You will work across Microsoft AI and Copilot teams.
You will possess a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in backend technologies, a familiarity with applied AI and its unique challenges, and the ability to architect solutions that stand the test of time. The right candidate is hands-on and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment. A key skill is the judgment to make the right risk vs velocity and value decisions.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience building systems with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C#, C++, Golang, Rust, Java
OR equivalent experience.
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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
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