Principal Software Engineer (AI, Edge)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (AI, Edge): Designing and delivering flagship Edge Copilot experiences and improving the core user experience for hundreds of millions of users, with an accent on leveraging cutting-edge large language models and context/prompt engineering. Focus on driving innovation at the intersection of browser technology and AI systems, building new infrastructure in the Edge client, and taking end-to-end ownership of user experience development.

Location: Redmond, United States. Employees within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. are expected to work from the office at least four days per week, starting January 26, 2026.

Salary: USD $139,900 – $274,800 per year

Company

hirify.global (MAI) is a core strategic division dedicated to empowering every person and organization to achieve more by leveraging AI in products like the Edge browser.

What you will do

• Design and deliver flagship Edge Copilot experiences in collaboration with product and design teams.
• Take end-to-end ownership of user experience development, including Edge client and frontend.
• Build new infrastructure in the Edge Client to expose the power of modern browsers to multiple teams across MAI.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of browser technology and AI systems, defining the next generation of intelligent browsing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding.
• Proficiency in languages including, but not limited to, React, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor’s Degree AND 12+ years experience.
• 6+ years of experience designing and developing software, with a proven track record as a technical leader on complex projects.
• Ability to perform system-wide root cause analyses and drive measurable improvements.
• Solid expert with React.
• Prior experience shipping products at Microsoft or in similarly large-scale environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals.
• Uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture.
• Hybrid work model: 4 days per week in office if within 50 miles of a designated Microsoft U.S. office.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.