Software Engineer

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge technology that powers experiences for millions of users worldwide? The Microsoft Search, Assistance, and Intelligence (MSAI) team is seeking talented Software Engineers to develop innovative cloud search services and prompt-driven Copilot experiences across M365 Copilot and Copilot Search., Develop features that enhance Copilot chat and Copilot Search. Improve enterprise productivity through intelligent prompt assistance and deep integration with Microsoft Graph entities such as files, emails, meetings, and 1P/3P connectors.

• Design and operate scalable services: Architect and implement cloud-scale services running across thousands of machines. Apply a combination of API design, distributed systems, ML/LLM techniques, and algorithmic optimization to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.

Why Join Us?

• Impact Millions: Your work will directly shape search and assistance experiences across M365 Copilot, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Windows, and more.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of highly skilled engineers passionate about innovation, quality, and long-term impact.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Be at the forefront of AI-driven productivity-building next-generation enterprise search and assistance capabilities.

If you are excited about designing modern AI-powered services that make a meaningful difference in users' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you. Come shape the future of Copilot and enterprise search.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We work with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals-grounded in our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Responsibilities

• Design and develop features across the search and platform stack.
• Operate, monitor, and improve live-site quality for substrate search cloud services.
• Build highly scalable, high-performance components in a distributed environment.
• Collaborate with PMs and partner teams to understand user needs and translate them into rich search and Copilot experiences.

Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, agentic tools) in the software development lifecycle.
• Solid skills in C++/C#/Java with hands-on development experience.
• Experience working with distributed systems in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

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

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 a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We develop, license, and support a wide range of software products, services, and devices that help individuals and businesses realize their full potential.

Our flagship products include the Microsoft 365 productivity cloud, Windows operating system, Azure cloud platform, and Dynamics 365 business applications. We are also a leader in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, developer tools, and gaming through Xbox and Game Pass.

With operations in more than 190 countries and over 220,000 employees worldwide, Microsoft is committed to responsible innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability. We work closely with governments, industries, and communities to ensure that technology serves the public good and helps address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025, we continue to look forward—investing in AI, cloud, and quantum computing to shape the future of work, education, and society at large scale.