Senior Software Engineer

We are building the future of supercomputing on Azure by delivering cutting-edge infrastructure for AI training, AI inferencing, and high-performance computing (HPC). Our team is committed to pushing the boundaries of scale, performance, and innovation across diverse hardware architectures and accelerator technologies.

As a Senior High-Performance Computing (HPC/AI) Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing the next generation of AI and HPC infrastructure on Azure. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of hardware platforms, interconnects, and processor/accelerator types. You will be responsible for defining and delivering a vertically integrated solution with a strong emphasis on performance optimization and scalability. If you are passionate about technology, large-scale systems, and HPC, we invite you to join us in shaping the platform that will power tomorrow’s supercomputing breakthroughs.

In alignment with Microsoft’s core values, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive practices are essential to driving innovation and positively impacting our culture every day.

• Design and deliver next-generation infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI) training, AI inferencing, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) on Azure
• Optimize performance and scalability for AI and Machine Learning (ML) workloads across diverse hardware architectures, interconnect types, and processor/accelerator technologies
• Develop and enhance communication runtimes and middleware for HPC, AI, and ML systems
• Apply expertise in distributed systems and parallel programming models to real-world HPC and AI workloads
• Utilize profiling tools to analyze, debug, and improve workload performance and scalability
• Define and implement end-to-end vertical solutions with continuous focus on performance and scalability
• Collaborate in a team committed to Microsoft values and fostering an inclusive work environment that drives innovation and cultural impact

Required/Minimum 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 equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software design and development
  
• 2+ years of experience in HPC or Machine Learning
• 2+ years of experience with Deep Learning, AI Infrastructure, and accelerators

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. 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND 8+ 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 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
    
• 2+ years experience on Distributed Systems
  
• 2+ years experience on High Performance Computing / Machine Learning middleware and Communication Runtime
  
• 2+ years experience on Co-Designing Hardware-Software
  
• 2+ years experience on Profiling and Performance Analysis Tools
  

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 $158,400 - $258,000 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 3, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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