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Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Full-Time
Posted Aug 26, 2025
Up to 50% work from home

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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

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