Software Engineer- CoreAI

Job ID: 200053852Posted: 2026-09-11Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $85,400 - $168,100 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 3 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Software EngineeringDiscipline: Software EngineeringCompany: MicrosoftOverviewCoreAI's objective is to empower everyone to shape the future with AI. For developers, this means using AI-powered tools and agents to transform the entire software development lifecycle. For organizations, this means moving beyond first-generation AI applications and into a world of dynamic, agentic applications that are designed from the ground up to act on their behalf with intelligence, memory, adaptability, and security at their core. To drive this transformation, CoreAI is building a complete set of AI-powered developer tools, on top of a full-stack AI app and agent factory, with security and trust baked in from the start, that reaches from the cloud to the edge.As a Software Engineer in CoreAI, you will collaborate with engineers, applied scientists, and product teams to build AI-powered developer experiences, intelligent applications, and cloud-scale platforms and services that help customers create, deploy, and operate the next generation of software. You will contribute to projects involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), retrieval systems, agents and agentic applications, developer tools, and distributed cloud services. You will evaluate emerging AI technologies, apply strong engineering fundamentals, and develop solutions that are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with Microsoft's responsible AI principles. This opportunity will enable you to deepen your technical expertise while helping shape the future of AI-powered software development.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.This role is targeting a Summer 2027 (May- September) start date. ResponsibilitiesApplies engineering principles and AI techniques to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.Works with stakeholders to understand user requirements and deliver features, services, and AI-powered experiences.Evaluates and applies emerging AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval systems, agents, and agentic applications, to real-world engineering challenges.Contributes to the development of AI-powered developer tools, intelligent applications, agents, and cloud-scale platforms and services.Helps build software that enables customers and developers to create, deploy, and operate next-generation AI-powered applications.Understands and applies Microsoft's Responsible AI principles to ensure systems are trustworthy, secure, safe, and aligned with customer expectations.Learns new engineering methods, AI technologies, tools, and frameworks and incorporates them into daily work.Seeks feedback and applies engineering best practices to improve code quality, maintainability, reliability, and performance.Demonstrates effective time management and collaboration while delivering software projects in a team environment.Contributes to the design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and operation of software systems and services, considering scalability, reliability, efficiency, and observability.Stays current on advancements in artificial intelligence and software engineering and applies new knowledge to improve products, platforms, and customer experiences.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.Other RequirementsAbility 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 QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.OR Master's Degree (or currently pursuing a degree) in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.Experience building software applications, services, APIs, developer tools, or AI-powered systems.Experience or demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), intelligent agents, or related AI technologies.#EiP #IC2SWESoftware Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: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.