Senior and/or Principal Software Engineer - AI Frameworks Networking, Systems and Tools
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 29, 2026. Microsoft scores B on the Alion truth index.
The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft develops AI software that enables running AI models everywhere, from world’s fastest AI supercomputers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, IoT devices, and internet browsers. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners to build the software stacks for novel AI accelerators. We work closely with ML researchers and developers to optimize and scale out model training and inference. 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.
As a Senior and/or Principal Software Engineer - AI Frameworks Networking, Systems and Tools (AIFX NeST)team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and ensuring quality of systems stack, related tools and its integration with Azure and timely delivery as part of software development kit (SDK). This is a technical role that demands hands-on experience in all phases of software development: concept, software design, implementation, and verification. An entrepreneurial mindset and quick adaptation to innovative ideas and concepts are critical for fast ramp-up and contribution to a large-scale project. Knowledge of computer architecture and/or embedded programming is essential for successful candidates.
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
Responsibilities
- Apply strong engineering principles for defining robust and maintainable architectures and designs.
- Collaborate broadly across multiple disciplines from hardware designers to ML developers.
- Help establish and drive the adoption of good coding standards and patterns.
- Perform software development in C/C++, C#, Python, and other languages.
- Identify requirements, scope solutions, estimate work, schedule deliverables.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Other Qualifications:
- 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 Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience with C#/Java
- A strong technical background and solid foundation in software engineering principles and architecture design
- Experience in building highly available highly scalable microservice architecture
- Experience in working with orchestration platforms like K8 and Service Fabric
- Ability to work independently and successfully deliver on KPIs
- Great cross-team collaboration skills and the desire to collaborate in a team of researchers and developers
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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
Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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
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.