MTS – Platform Engineer (Tools) (AI)

TL;DR

MTS – Platform Engineer (Tools) (AI): Designs and delivers the primitives that power Copilot and other AI-powered experiences with an accent on tool orchestration and performance optimization. Focus on fast, secure, and dependable execution that turns Copilot into a true productivity engine.

Location: Expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if living within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S.) of that location. Redmond, United States

Salary: USD $119,800 – $234,700 per year

Company

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

What you will do

• Build secure and performant AI platform services that power Copilot.
• Collaborate with engineers and AI researchers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.
• Deliver production-quality code iteratively and efficiently.
• Work in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 4+ years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 6+ years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Go, Java, Python, and/or Rust.
• Strong collaborator with proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at designing and operating reliable, high-performance systems, identifying and resolving complex technical issues, and writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms, machine learning frameworks, and APIs, including developing, deploying, and scaling language models.

Culture & Benefits

• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture where everyone can thrive.