New

Principal AI/ML Engineer

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 14, 2026
Overview We are seeking an Machine Learning Systems Engineer fortheMicrosoft Teams Calling, Meeting & Devices group.This person willcollaborate with a multi-functional group to deliver next generation innovations and experiences leveraging, fine tuning and prompt engineering foundation models.Partner withproduct and engineering teams to invent and deliver on the future for Microsoft CoPilot and other Generative AI products.If you are adept at algrorithms, orchestration, and general Systems Design in Software, and built Industry wide products in the ML Engineering space and passionate about fast paced development, this role is for you. 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 Create and validate metrics, develop ML pipeline and modeling algorithm in the area of Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, and Machine Learning. Developand deploy conversational and language understanding models at scale. Understand Perf, Latency, Qualitative aspects at Production Scale Following and advancing best practices for Responsible AI and Privacy Preserving Machine Learning. Collaborate closely with Microsoft Research, Microsoft AI groups, Microsoft Azure, AI platform teams, and product teams to create the next generation of AI innovation in our products and services. Embody ourcultureandvalues 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Experience in ML tools like Pytorch and TensorFlow. Practical experience developing applications using prompt engineering, fine tuning, Open AI or Azure Open AI APIs. System development skills, with a long-range system view that leverages development ranging from rapid research prototypes to carefully architected complex systems. Experience with Generative AI, Orchestration and ML Systems design, as well as handling large scale LLM infrastructure. #MachineLearning #SystemsDesign #LLM #Applied Sciences Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.