About the Role

Senior Software Engineer role at Microsoft focused on accelerating Copilot development through backend, data, and ML systems. Responsibilities include designing scalable infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally, and improving engineering agility. The role requires experience in backend systems, AI tooling, and fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and evaluation infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including product managers and applied scientists
• Drive engineering standard practices for reliability, maintainability, and developer efficiency
• Contribute to technical direction and roadmap to improve agility and developer experience
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
• 1+ years experience designing, implementing, and operating backend and data-intensive or ML-driven systems
• Ability to ramp up quickly, work independently, and make impact in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Solid collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple teams to deliver complex projects

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with SOTA AI tooling to accelerate software development lifecycle
• Experience with Azure platforms and modern deployment practices like CI/CD, containerization, and microservices
• Understanding of developer productivity and agility principles including automation and observability
• Proven track record of improving engineering velocity and reliability through tooling or process enhancements
• Familiarity with data engineering, semantic search, or ML model serving

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare