Member of Technical Staff - Backend Growth Engineer

Microsoft AI is seeking a talented Backend Growth Engineer to join their team working on Copilot, their personalized AI assistant. This role sits within the newly formed Microsoft AI (MAI) organization, which leads development of Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. The Growth engineering team focuses on user acquisition, engagement, and retention while building world-class consumer experiences.

The position requires an experienced engineer with 6+ years of technical experience, particularly in building backend APIs for mobile applications and distributed systems at scale. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in growth engineering, demonstrating success in driving key metrics through technical initiatives. The role involves working with cutting-edge AI technology while collaborating across functions with product managers, designers, and researchers.

Based in Mountain View, CA, this hybrid position requires 3 days per week in office. The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $180,400 to $294,000 in base salary, plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of personal computing while working with advanced AI technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical excellence and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. They should be passionate about building scalable systems, have experience with cloud infrastructure, and be comfortable working with various programming languages including Python, Java, Go, and Rust. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in the AI and consumer technology space.