Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure AI Platform team is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, focusing on cutting-edge technologies including generative AI, large language models, and transformers. The Models as a Service team is seeking a Principal Engineer Manager to design, build, and operate the industry's largest scale engineering system for Large Language Models and GenAI Services.

The role involves working with the Azure ML team, enabling data scientists and developers to build, train, deploy, manage, and consume machine learning models efficiently. Key responsibilities include scaling the Inferencing Cloud for AOAI Service, expanding Gen AI Model Offerings, and providing unified experiences across AOAI and MAAS/MAAP for Azure AI customers.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies while leading and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, distributed systems, and machine learning platforms. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, collaborating with global teams, particularly US-based colleagues, to drive innovation in AI platform development.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Microsoft's AI platforms while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the field. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, educational resources, and various other perks that make Microsoft an employer of choice in the tech industry.