Member of Technical Staff, Backend Engineer, Product

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join their team working on Copilot, Microsoft's personalized AI assistant. This role is part of a newly formed organization dedicated to advancing Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. The position requires working from the San Francisco area office 3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building secure and performant APIs that power Copilot apps, working in a fast-paced, design-driven environment. You'll collaborate with product engineers, Product Managers, and platform engineers to transform ambiguous projects into exceptional user experiences. The role demands expertise in building distributed systems at scale, with extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure and various datastores.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of personal computing at Microsoft, working with cutting-edge AI technology. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $153,600 to $294,000 for the San Francisco area, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team. You'll need 4+ years of experience in backend development, with strong skills in languages like Python, Java, Rust, or Go, and expertise in cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Microsoft's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making this an ideal environment for those passionate about AI and technology advancement.