Imagine shaping the future of AI on Windows where your work directly impacts how millions of people experience intelligent computing every day. On the Windows AI Platform & Tools Team, you’ll collaborate across Microsoft and with hardware ecosystem partners to build the next generation of AI-infused experiences. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering scalable solutions at the edge.
As a Principal Software Engineer in our team, you will help lead the design and development of high-performance software that powers AI capabilities across Windows & Devices. You’ll architect and build code that enables developers to deploy machine learning models at scale, optimize edge execution, and guide system-level decisions around scheduling, memory orchestration, and power-aware execution and secure execution. This opportunity will accelerate your career growth through strategic leadership and technical innovation, deepen your expertise in machine learning and edge computing, and position you to influence the future of AI integration across Microsoft platforms. The role offers flexible work options, including partial remote work.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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.
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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:
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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.

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