Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Bing Places team as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll revolutionize search experiences using advanced language models and AI technologies. The role focuses on empowering people and organizations to explore, navigate, and connect in the physical world through the Bing Places - Data team. You'll work on web-scale products, applying cutting-edge AI/ML technology to create high-quality data and relevance systems. The position offers flexible work arrangements with hybrid options, allowing for work-life balance.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead the development of large-scale AI/ML models, particularly focusing on LLMs/SLMs implementation. Your responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders, mentoring team members, and driving technical excellence across multiple projects. The role requires expertise in Python, PyTorch, and extensive experience with ML infrastructure and GPU clusters.

Microsoft offers an inclusive culture with a growth mindset, where innovation and collaboration are key. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 base salary, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with industry leaders while contributing to impactful, customer-centric projects that shape the future of search and AI technology.