Member of Technical Staff - Data Engineer

Microsoft AI (MS AI) is seeking experienced Data Engineers to join their mission to push the boundaries of AI and build systems with true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. The role focuses on building mission-critical data pipelines that ingest, process, and publish data streams from personal AI and Copilot systems.

As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for building core data pipelines that help fine-tune models and support introspection and retrospection of data to constantly evolve and improve human AI interactions. The position requires technical prowess, methodical problem-solving, proficiency in big data processing technologies, and expertise in templating solutions that are built to last.

The ideal candidate will bring positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team while maintaining high effectiveness. You'll work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology, with access to Microsoft's industry-leading resources and infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that's making AI accessible to everyone - from consumers to businesses to developers - while working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

The position requires working from office 3 days a week in either New York, Mountain View, CA, or Redmond, WA. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in a culture that emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and shared goals.

The compensation is competitive, with a base pay range of $137,600 - $267,000 per year across the U.S., and higher ranges for San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area ($180,400 - $294,000 per year), plus additional benefits and compensation packages.