[Hiring] Software Engineer II @Microsoft

Role Description

The HPC/AI (High performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence) team is on a mission to build the next-generation distributed AI supercomputer, enabling breakthroughs in artificial intelligence by delivering unmatched computational power, scalability, and reliability. This role focuses on developing next-generation networking capabilities to ensure high performance, low latency, and minimal jitter for distributed AI workloads.

As a Software Engineer II on the HPC/AI team, you will:

• Shape the next-generation networking infrastructure for AI training and inference in Azure Cloud.
• Work across diverse network architectures and cutting-edge processor and accelerator technologies.
• Drive the design and delivery of a comprehensive, end-to-end solution with a relentless focus on performance, scalability, and observability.

If you’re passionate about groundbreaking technology, large-scale systems, and AI infrastructure, join us to build the platform that will power the future of AI supercomputing!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize networking solutions tailored for large-scale AI training infrastructure.
• Architect and implement high-performance, low-latency, and low-jitter communication frameworks for distributed systems.
• Benchmark, analyze, and enhance the scalability and reliability of networking systems to handle petabyte-scale data transfer.
• Debug and resolve complex networking issues in large-scale, high-performance environments.
• Drive identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
• Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
• Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guide other engineers by developing and following the playbook.
• Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new AI trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve product availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Requirements

• 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 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Compensation

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year.
• For specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Application Process

• This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.