Member of Technical Staff – Platform Engineer

Microsoft AI (MAI) is dedicated to advancing Copilot and other consumer AI products and research, responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research.
$117,200 - $267,000
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 join their team building next-generation capabilities for Copilot on Windows. This role is part of MAI's mission to advance Copilot and other consumer AI products, including Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. As a Platform Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and developing secure, performant services that power Copilot experiences on Windows.

The position requires 4+ years of experience in building scalable services and distributed systems, with expertise in languages like Python, Java, and Rust. You'll work in a hybrid environment from the Seattle area, collaborating with cross-functional teams including platform, infrastructure, and research teams.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $267,000, depending on level and location, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to shape the future of AI-powered personal computing while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.

You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. The role demands technical excellence, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Member of Technical Staff – Platform Engineer

  • Design and development secure and performant Platform services that support Copilot experiences on Windows
  • Work collaboratively with platform, infrastructure, application engineers and researchers to build next generation AI products and services
  • Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
  • Overcome obstacles to deliver work quickly and iteratively to users
  • 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 AND 4 years technical engineering experience
  • 4 years experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure
  • 4 years experience building distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with Python, C#, C++, RUST, Java
  • Experience with various datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores
  • Extensive systems knowledge spanning bare-metal hosts to containers to networking

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
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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