Member of Technical Staff, Platform Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company building AI systems and making them accessible to consumers, businesses, and developers.
$153,600 - $250,200
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
AI

Description For Member of Technical Staff, Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MS AI) is seeking experienced Platform Engineers to help build the next wave of capabilities of their personal AI, Copilot. This role is part of Microsoft's bold vision to build systems with true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. The Platform Engineering team is responsible for building APIs that support work in finetuning and deploying the core experience of Copilot, while collaborating with Product Management, Design and AI Research teams.

The ideal candidate will possess technical prowess, methodical problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in backend technologies. They should have extensive experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and building scalable services. The role requires someone who can bring positive energy, empathy, and effectiveness to the team while enjoying building world-class consumer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in Mountain View, CA, requiring presence in the office 3 days per week. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $153,600 to $250,200 for the San Francisco Bay area, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The company fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, where employees work with a growth mindset to create impactful solutions. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology while contributing to Microsoft's vision of making AI accessible to everyone.

Last updated 11 days ago

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 iteratively
  • Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle

Requirements For Member of Technical Staff, Platform Engineer

Python
Java
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline
  • 4+ years technical engineering experience building customer-facing applications/products
  • 4+ years experience building APIs and creating pipelines for large-scale products
  • 4+ years experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure
  • 4+ years experience building distributed systems at scale

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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