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# Software Engineer II and/or Senior Software Engineer - AI Compilers

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,100.0 - $202,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Online Services, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Code Generation, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, High Performance Computing, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17793062?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17793062%2FSoftware-Engineer-Ii-Or-Senior-Software-Engineer-Ai-Compilers-Texas-Irving

## About the Role

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++, or Python OR equivalent experience., 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 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical software engineering experience

3+ years experience programming in C/C++.1+ years experience with optimized systemslevel programming.

Experience building compilers, using compiler frameworks like LLVM/MLIR, OR experience optimizing AI/numerical workloads, OR experience in numerical high-performance computing.

Experience with AI frameworks, AI inference systems, AI kernel development, and AI workload optimization.

## Description

As a member of the AI Compilers team you will have the opportunity to work on the following:

 * Invent and implement innovative compiler features and advanced optimization passes, leveraging tools such as LLVM, MLIR, Torch Dynamo, and Triton.
 * Develop code generation techniques for new hardware platforms.
 * Design and develop cutting edge AI software in C++ and Python.
 * Optimize AI workloads.
 * Design new programming abstractions for AI.
 * Collaborate broadly across multiple disciplines from hardware architects to ML developers.
 * Identify requirements, plan and design solutions, estimate effort, and schedule deliverables.
 * Help establish and drive the adoption of outstanding coding standards and patterns and help enhance our inclusive engineering culture.
 * Embody Microsoft's culture and values


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