Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Bing Fundamentals team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their IndexServe team, focusing on building large-scale distributed systems for search, recommendation, and AI services. The role involves working with one of the world's largest distributed systems, specifically on simplifying the serving stack and implementing advanced deep learning and Large Language Model techniques. The team is responsible for building an agile, performant, and efficient index serving platform that enables quick implementation and iteration of relevance techniques.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLM, Ranking, and Index Serving at a massive scale of 100K+ nodes. You'll be part of a team that manages critical infrastructure for Microsoft's search and recommendation platform, working with ML/AI data scientists to drive innovations in search relevance and efficiency.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that combine high-performance computing with modern AI capabilities. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, performance optimization, and the ability to work with complex technical challenges. You'll be contributing to a platform that provides advanced AI toolsets for scientists to innovate and deliver relevant results to users.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that impacts millions of users. Microsoft's inclusive culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the field of search and AI technology.