Microsoft is betting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next growth opportunity for the company. Azure AI is building a platform that makes it easy for both internal Microsoft teams and third-party customers to build cutting edge applications using large language models, like those from Azure OpenAI, Mistral, and more. We are revamping our product experience to introduce new capabilities that are vital to building applications that use generative AI while meeting enterprise security, isolation, and compliance requirements. We are looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to join our Azure AI Platform Team. You will build services for Azure AI Foundry, including the AI evaluation features, Azure AI SDK and services. We are looking for a motivated, collaborative Software Engineer who is eager to learn and explore new challenges. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world. **Responsibilities** + Write high quality, reliable, maintainable and extensible code following established best practices and coding patterns for the evaluation service. + Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding and quality standards. + Collaborate with PMs, applied scientists and other partners to determine user requirements, design and deliver new features and enhance existing features. + Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) working on-call to monitor production system for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alert stakeholders about status and take appropriate actions to restore system/service.  **Qualifications** **Required 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. **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 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. + 1+ years of experience in Generative AI and LLM technologies Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay %20 ) Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 13, 2025 \#AIPLATFORM \#MSFTNSBE25 Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .