Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Full-Time
Posted Aug 26, 2025
Up to 50% work from home
Compensation
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About the role
We are the AI Frameworks team at Microsoft, part of the CoreAI organization, and we are at the forefront of driving innovation in large-scale AI
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize core components of the AI software stack targeting Microsoft’s first-party AI accelerators
- Develop performance-critical infrastructure to support inference of large language models (LLMs) at scale
- Collaborate with hardware, compiler, and model teams to co-design solutions that maximize performance, efficiency, and reliability across the full AI stack
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Python
- Experience in C++ and/or Python, with deep understanding of software design, debugging, and performance optimization
- Hands on experience with modern large language model (LLM) serving technologies, including model partitioning, distributed execution, and inference optimization
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k matching
- Flight privileges
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
About the Company
Microsoft is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Job Details
Salary Range
$139,900 - $274,800/yearly
Location
Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Original Posting
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