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Microsoft

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Senior Software Engineer, CoreAI

Posted Aug 6, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$119.8K – $234.7K/yr
Location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
4+ years technical engineering experience with coding
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

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Role Summary

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The Observability group within Microsoft Core AI develops solutions to monitor, evaluate, and optimize AI agent performance. This Senior Software Engineer will build core services that power Observability in Foundry and support large-scale agent observability.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement and deliver AI services to support product offerings for large-scale agent observability
  • Collaborate closely with product management and partner teams to align technical direction with business goals
  • Take end-to-end responsibility for the development lifecycle and production readiness of the services you build and drive the team’s...
  • Engage with customers to gather feedback and resolve complex issues
  • Collaborate with stakeholders towards cohesive, end-to-end experiences for Microsoft customers
  • Innovate on technical solutions and patterns that improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of...

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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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or equivalent experience

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding
  • Coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding
  • Coding in C++, C#, Go, Java, or Python
  • 6+ years technical engineering experience designing and delivering highly available, large-scale cloud services and distributed systems
  • 1+ years of technical engineering experience with machine learning or Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems

Original job description

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Overview

Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.

The Observability group is focused on developing solutions to monitor, evaluate, and optimize AI agent performance. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team and help build the core services that power Observability in Foundry.

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. 

 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.



Responsibilities
  • Design, implement and deliver AI services to support product offerings for large-scale agent observability
  • Collaborate closely with product management and partner teams to align technical direction with business goals
  • Take end-to-end responsibility for the development lifecycle and production readiness of the services you build and drive the team’s DevOps culture
  • Engage with customers to gather feedback and resolve complex issues
  • Understand Microsoft businesses and collaborate with stakeholders towards cohesive, end-to-end experiences for Microsoft customers
  • Innovate on technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products
  • Embody our culture and values


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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or equivalent experience 

Other Requirements: 

  • 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

  • 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#, Go, Java, Python, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years technical engineering experience designing and delivering highly available, large-scale cloud services and distributed systems
  • 1+ years of technical engineering experience with machine learning or Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems


Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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.

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Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.