Applied AI Engineer II

Microsoft Security AI Research team is seeking an Applied AI Engineer II to join their mission of defending Microsoft and its customers through applied AI innovation. This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, focusing on developing novel AI methods and frameworks to enhance defensive and red teaming capabilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with Microsoft's vast security infrastructure and cutting-edge AI technology, including generative AI capabilities.

The role involves collaborating with defenders, threat hunters, and researchers to transform research into effective security solutions. You'll be working with large-scale datasets and state-of-the-art AI models while ensuring ethical considerations and privacy policies are maintained. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like San Francisco and New York City.

As part of Microsoft Security, you'll be contributing to making the world a safer place by developing AI-powered security solutions that protect billions of users. The team culture emphasizes a growth mindset, excellence, and innovation. You'll have access to Microsoft's unique knowledge graph describing relationships between risk, investigation, and response, built from real-world security operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in ML/AI services, generative AI frameworks, and cybersecurity domains. This role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. Working in a remote-friendly environment, you'll be part of a team that's reshaping how Microsoft defends against digital threats while advancing the state of AI in cybersecurity.