Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Microsoft builds AI systems and technologies, focusing on making artificial intelligence accessible to consumers, businesses, and developers.
$137,600 - $267,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to join their team working on Copilot, their cutting-edge personal AI assistant. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation and platform engineering, focusing on building the foundational services that power Microsoft's AI capabilities.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience in building distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and scalable services. You'll be working with various technologies including Python, Java, and modern cloud platforms, while dealing with complex data storage solutions and AI frameworks.

As a Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing secure and performant AI Platform services, collaborating with cross-functional teams including AI Researchers, and delivering high-quality, well-tested code. The role demands someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.

Microsoft offers an impressive compensation package with a base salary range of $137,600 - $267,000, along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the Redmond office, allowing for a balance between collaborative in-person work and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, as the role involves significant collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to democratize AI technology and make it accessible to everyone, working on projects that have global impact and shape the future of AI interaction.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled platform engineer who is passionate about AI technology and wants to work at the forefront of AI development while contributing to products that will be used by millions of people worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

  • Build secure and performant AI Platform services that power Copilot
  • Work collaboratively with Platform, infrastructure, application engineers and AI Researchers
  • Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
  • Find solutions to overcome roadblocks and deliver work quickly and iteratively
  • Work in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle

Requirements For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline
  • 6+ years technical engineering experience building web applications
  • 6+ years experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure
  • 6+ years experience building distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with datastores like RDBMS and key-value stores
  • Experience with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs
  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks and language learning models
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits For Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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