Member of Technical Staff Platform Engineer

Microsoft is a leading technology company building AI systems and making them accessible to all through products like Copilot.
$153,600 - $294,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Member of Technical Staff Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking experienced Platform Engineers to help build the next generation of Copilot, their personal AI assistant. This role sits within the Platform Engineering team, responsible for building APIs that support finetuning and deploying Copilot's core experience. The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology, building systems that make artificial intelligence accessible to consumers, businesses, and developers worldwide.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in backend technologies with a methodical approach to problem-solving. You'll be working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office) in the San Francisco Bay Area, collaborating with Product Management, Design, and AI Research teams. The role requires expertise in building scalable services on cloud infrastructure and experience with various programming languages including Python, Go, Java, and Rust.

Microsoft offers competitive compensation ($153,600 - $294,000 for Bay Area) and comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The company's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet creates a meaningful work environment where innovation and inclusion are core values.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact the future of AI technology while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to shape products used by millions, all while working alongside some of the industry's best minds in AI and software engineering.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Member of Technical Staff Platform Engineer

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

Requirements For Member of Technical Staff Platform Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline
  • 4+ years technical engineering experience building web applications
  • 4+ years experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure
  • Experience with RDBMS and key-value stores
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs preferred
  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks preferred

Benefits For Member of Technical Staff Platform Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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