The Artificial Intelligence Frameworks team at Microsoft develops AI software that enables running AI models everywhere, from world’s fastest AI supercomputers, to servers, desktops, mobile phones, IoT devices, and internet browsers. We collaborate with our hardware teams and partners to build the software stacks for novel AI accelerators. We work closely with Machine Learning researchers and developers to optimize and scale out model training and inference. The team operates at the intersection of AI algorithmic innovation, purpose-built AI hardware, systems, and software. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing development tool chain widely used by internal as well as external partners, with focus on tools related to AI hardware simulator, performance estimation and modelling, custom device debugger and integration in environments targeting large scale testing and verification. This is a technical role that demands hands-on software design and development skills, where object-oriented and multi-threaded C++ experience is a must. In addition, computer architecture knowledge, AI related experience, typescript UI experience and/or Azure experience would be a plus. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** + Apply engineering principles to develop AI hardware simulator-based toolchain, + Support integration and maintenance of the developed tool chain into multiple external workflows + Collaborate broadly across multiple disciplines from hardware designers to Machine Learning developers + Independently identify, scope, root-cause, implement, fix and verify bugs and/or feature requests reported/requested by partner teams + Software design, development and debugging in C++, Python, and other languages + Leads efforts and discussions for the architecture of aspects of products/solutions + Partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements for a set of scenarios. + Leads by example and mentors others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across products. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor'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. **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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science + OR related technical field AND 10+ 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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + Performance optimization or performance modelling experience + RTOS/software scheduler design experience + Hardware modelling experience + Typescript UI experience (VsCode extension coding preferred) + 6+ years of concurrent programming Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay %20 ) Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 27, 2025. \#MSFTNSBE25 Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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