Software Engineer II - CoreAI

Overview

Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.

The Azure Managed Grafana (AMG) team is leading the next generation of observability by bringing AI observability to the forefront of cloud monitoring. We integrate Grafana deeply into Azure to provide rich, intelligent dashboards that help developers understand both their cloud services and AI applications without the operational overhead of managing their own observability stack.

In this role, you will work as a software engineer building and operating the Azure Managed Grafana, and Azure Monitor Dashboards with Grafana services, and new feature areas of Microsoft Foundry (formerly called AI Foundry). Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining highly available cloud services, developing seamless integrations with other Azure offerings, and creating scalable, secure infrastructure that powers world-class data visualization. You will also leverage AI to enhance observability - such as building anomaly detection, predictive alerting, and intelligent insights that help developers detect service health changes and resolve issues before they impact customers. This role provides the opportunity to work across Azure technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Load Balancer, PostgreSQL DB, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory, while collaborating closely with Grafana Labs to empower developers with AI-driven analytics and actionable insights.

At Microsoft, we prioritize people and cultivate an open, inclusive work environment. Our global team comprises developers from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience. We are seeking experienced engineers with a deep passion for cloud developer tools and services to join us in tackling this exciting challenge. Strong experience in programming languages such as C#, C++, or Java, a proven track record of solving complex technical problems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with partner teams are essential requirements. Knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure or cloud development are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

You will work with other engineers in the team to design and build a highly secure and highly available large-scaled global service that millions of customers can depend on. You will also

• Drive the creation of feature designs and lead design discussions with team members, leveraging your expertise to make informed decisions that align with the overall product vision.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain a high standard of code quality and consistency across the codebase, providing constructive feedback and guidance to team members.

• Implement comprehensive unit and functional tests, ensuring robust test coverage and reliability of the codebase, and deploy production bits to the Azure environment with a focus on automation and scalability.

• Establish and maintain telemetry to monitor usage and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to ensure optimal service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Respond to incidents in a timely manner, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate impact and restore service availability,

• and contribute to the ongoing operation of the services in a cost-effective manner.

• Contribute to and collaborate on open-source projects, sharing knowledge and expertise with the broader developer community, and leveraging external contributions to enhance our offerings.

• Collaborate with Grafana Labs to enhance security and enrich features based on customer scenarios, leveraging their expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our offerings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ 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:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience developing commercial software with C#, C++, or Java

• 1+ years of proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).

• Experience with building testable, distributed and highly scalable online services on Azure or similar cloud platform

• Detail oriented design, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Open Source Software development

• Experience developing, deploying, or integrating AI-powered solutions in production environments.

• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• A growth mindset and a willingness to learn new things and take on challenges

• Passion for quality with strong customer empathy

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100.00 - $202,200.00 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 $133,800.00 - $219,200.00 per year.

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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. (