Senior Software Engineer (GPU Performance)

Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Frameworks team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in GPU Performance to join their cutting-edge development team. This role is part of the team that develops AI software for training and deploying advanced AI models, working directly with Microsoft's next-generation supercomputers and the new Maia-100 AI accelerator.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on fundamental abstractions, programming models, runtimes, libraries, and APIs for large-scale AI model training and inference. You'll be collaborating directly with OpenAI on models hosted on the Azure OpenAI service, and working alongside hardware teams and partners to optimize performance.

This technical role requires strong expertise in GPU performance analysis and optimization, with hands-on software development skills in languages like C/C++, CUDA, and ROCm. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of solving complex technical problems and be ready to tackle challenges in building a complete end-to-end AI stack.

Working in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility, you'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The position requires 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong GPU optimization skills, and experience with deep learning frameworks. You'll be joining a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, working on some of the most advanced AI technologies in the industry.