Software Engineer
Microsoft
Join Microsoft AI (MAI), the team behind Copilot, Bing, MSN, Microsoft Advertising, and Edge, as we build transformative AI experiences. We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer II who embodies the future of engineering to design and build scalable, high-performance solutions. In this role, you will work across the full stack—spanning Frontend and Backend—combining robust engineering practices with the power of modern AI to deliver critical features for Copilot and our broader ecosystem.
Culture: MAI operates with the agility and intensity of a startup—fast-paced, iterative, and impact-driven. Success here requires a scrappy mindset: someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and adapts quickly to shifting priorities. This role is ideal for a candidate who is energized by exploring the cutting edge of AI coding technologies and applying them to architect solutions, not just execute predefined tasks. If you enjoy constantly optimizing your engineering efficiency through innovation and building frameworks that influence product direction, you’ll feel right at home on our team.
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.
Location & Hybrid Work Policy: Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Drive the technical design, implementation, and deployment of critical AI services and AI user interfaces.
- Set a high bar for AI-native engineering by leveraging deep understanding of advanced AI solutions and frontline AI coding experience to accelerate development cycles.
- Actively explore the latest advancements in AI-assisted programming and integrate them into daily workflows to build low-latency backend services and responsive frontend interactions with greater efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Research, Product, and Design teams to translate complex AI capabilities into intuitive, user-aligned experiences.
- Architect and operationalize durable software systems from the ground up, using AI coding tools creatively to solve complex problems and ensure codebases remain maintainable, testable, and ready for rapid iteration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of full-stack development, including deep proficiency in both Frontend frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript) and Backend services, with a strong grasp of scalable system architecture and design patterns.
- A highly open mindset with a relentless drive for continuous learning. Demonstrated willingness to embrace new technologies, tools, and paradigms—especially the rapid evolution of AI coding workflows—and apply them to solve complex engineering challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.