Principal Software Engineer - AI and ML Systems

Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Are you a model forward engineer with a passion for applying state-of-the-art AI innovations to augment human creativity? Join us as we grow the Powerpoint Copilot team, where we are revolutionizing ppt creation and modification. Located in Noida, we're pushing the limits of generating modern artifacts that are intent first with complex ML pipelines to generate and edit these artifacts. Our experiences in PPT and Create module empower information workers in enterprises to create the world’s best artifacts to boost their productivity. 

 As a Principal Software Engineer on the Powerpoint team, you will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with teams across the company. You will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge visual creation models and build top tier visual creation experience. This role is crucial for driving innovation and creating modern, inclusive, and intelligent design experiences used by millions worldwide.  

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

• We want to hire full stack curious model forward engineers ready to take on any challenges presented and learn new technologies fast. Proficiency working with LLMs, high Scale Services backend with focus on Engineering for ML systems, Modern Web UX/Frontend. 
• You will get the opportunity of working in a fast-paced environment developing algorithms and techniques leveraging text, and images for analyzing and transforming content to build solutions that have the potential to transform people’s lives.  
• You will work with product, ML, design partner teams on the model integration/flight/maintenance.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications: 

 

• 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. 

• Technical background in coding and design, specifically in the development of AI models for scaled production services.  

• Able to work with and embrace rich telemetry, make data driven decisions, rapid experimentation.  

• Meet the challenges of scale, performance, efficiency, and reliability as we build the world's best AI first Creation experiences. 

• Work closely together on every detail of design and implementation of the product. From fast evolving new features to long-range infrastructure and architecture investments.  

 

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 12+ 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. 

• Academic or Industry experience with building, finetuning or building systems with models (any category). 

• Leadership skills to influence others, with the ability to understand team dynamics, retain, attract, and develop team members.   

• Grounded in growth mindset, and advocate for diversity and inclusion.   

• Customer obsessed and passionate about product impact. 

 

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level