Software Engineer

at  Microsoft

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the strategic bet for Microsoft. The Azure AI Platform is right at the front end. Our project involves cutting edge technologies and problems. Joining the projects you will gain knowledge and experience about generative AI (GenAI), large language model (LLM), transformers, AI applications, etc. The AI business is also growing rapidly, and our products will directly face the impact of the large number of customers, which is continuously growing.
Within the AI Platform, the Azure Machine Learning (ML) team enables data scientists and developers to build quickly and easily, train, deploy, manage, and consume machine learning models.

We are hiring a Software Engineer. The team will focus on:

• Build the world class model serving infrastructure for GenAI Models.
• Extend the LLM offering by building model as a service

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

PREFERRED/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience on python, pytorch, large language model, generative AI.
• Experience with distributed systems design and implementation.
• Experience in Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Passion for machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science.
• Quick learner with a passion for solving complex and exciting problems.
• Familiarity with Azure is a plus.
  Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $81,900 - $160,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $105,600 - $174,600 per year.
  Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
  Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 31, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage and learn from appropriate stakeholders on how to comprehend and identify user requirements, scope solutions, estimate work, and schedule deliverables.
• Engage in discussions of component design or solutions and start to apply engineering principles to establish robust and maintainable architecture and designs.
• Produce extensible and maintainable code and adhere to best engineering practices
• Respond, resolve, and integrate customer feedback with agility and dedication
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter