Job Description
Overview
Commercial Engineering & AI (CEAI) organization is at the forefront of Microsoft's mission to accelerate AI-driven business value for customers and partners. As a Software Engineer in CEAI, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to building innovative AI solutions that enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, and reshape business processes.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems to support our business goals. You will work in a collaborative, growth-mindset environment, leveraging Microsoft's cutting-edge AI stack\u2014including Copilot, LLMs, and cloud-native technologies\u2014to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact products.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in software development, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.\u202fOur engineers are empowered to experiment, learn, and drive measurable impact across Microsoft's global commercial ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software solutions for AI-powered products and services within the Commercial Business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams\u2014including product managers, data scientists, data engineers and UX designers\u2014to deliver end-to-end features from concept to production.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
- Write well-documented, high-quality, and maintainable code.
- Ensure solutions adhere to Microsoft's Responsible AI principles, compliance, and security standards.
- Engage in agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and regular team syncs.
- Contribute to a culture of inclusion, innovation, and technical excellence within the CEAI organization.
Qualifications
Required/minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Spark, C#, Java, TypeScript).
- Experience building large-scale data processing solutions using technologies such as Spark, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, or similar platforms
- Experience with LLMs and Azure AI stack / services including Foundry and Copilot Studio.
- Experience with Azure cloud platforms and building distributed systems or web services.
- Problem-solving experience and a background in learning new technologies.
- Communication and collaboration experience.
#CEAIjob
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Salary | $102,100–$202,200 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com |
About Company
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Business Processesunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Code Reviewsunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- Data Scienceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Distributed Computingunmatched
- Ecosystemsunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Javaunmatched
- Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
- Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Programming Languagesunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Security Complianceunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- Sprint Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- User Experience Design (UXD)unmatched
- Web Servicesunmatched
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