The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Frameworks team at Microsoft develops the AI software used to train and deploy the world’s most advanced AI models. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners to build the software stacks for Microsoft’s next-generation supercomputers and the Maia AI accelerators. We work closely with Machine Learning (ML) researchers and developers to optimize and scale out model training and inference. We work directly with OpenAI on the models hosted on the Azure OpenAI service.



The team operates at the intersection of AI algorithmic innovation, purpose-built AI hardware, systems, and software. We are a cross-discipline team of highly capable and motivated people with a collaborative and inclusive culture and with a shared mission of supporting and driving our AI future.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team! As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on developing and evaluating core algorithmic and hardware technologies to enable large scale inferencing and training of the most advanced AI models on novel AI hardware.



This is a technical role: it requires hands-on software design and development skills. We’re looking for someone who has a demonstrated history of solving complex technical problems and is motivated to learn new areas and tackle problems in building efficient AI systems. An entrepreneurial approach and ability to take initiative and move fast are essential.

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.



Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on implementing, evaluating, and innovating technologies for more efficient Large Language Model (LLM) serving and training.
• Engage with key partners to understand and evaluate performance/quality tradeoffs for state-of-the-art LLMs at different scales.
• Build software tools to support validation and exploration of new technologies.
• Collaborate broadly across multiple disciplines from hardware designers to ML researchers.
  
  

Other

• Embody our culture and values
  
  

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 8+ years software development experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years’ practical experience in machine learning, including modeling, application, or system/kernel optimization.
  

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

• Extensive experience in training and serving Deep Neural Network models. Experience with LLM and ML system optimization. Research background in these subjects is a plus.
• Extensive technical background in algorithms, software engineering principles, and computer systems.
• Experience with cross-team collaboration and the desire to collaborate in a team of researchers and developers.
  
  

Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $161,600 - $286,200 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 $209,600 - $314,400 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

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