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We bring together AI-native engineering, modern platforms, and deep commercial insight to reimagine how work gets done-at scale and with impact.\nWithin this context, the Scale and Partner AI Experiences (SPAI) organization is at the forefront of transforming Microsoft’s sales ecosystem through AI-first innovation. Our mission is to build intelligent, scalable platforms that power partner and customer success, accelerating Microsoft’s commercial growth through modern, AI-driven experiences.\nAs a Software Engineer, you will design and build AI-native systems that go beyond supporting workflows-they intelligently transform them. 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