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# Software Engineer- CoreAI

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $85,400 - $168,100
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28155955/Software-Engineer-Coreai-Washington-Redmond-1210

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience 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., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
 * OR Master's Degree (or currently pursuing a degree) in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
 * Experience building software applications, services, APIs, developer tools, or AI-powered systems.
 * Experience or demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), intelligent agents, or related AI technologies.

#EiP #IC2SWE

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 per year.

## Description

* Applies engineering principles and AI techniques to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
 * Works with stakeholders to understand user requirements and deliver features, services, and AI-powered experiences.
 * Evaluates and applies emerging AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval systems, agents, and agentic applications, to real-world engineering challenges.
 * Contributes to the development of AI-powered developer tools, intelligent applications, agents, and cloud-scale platforms and services.
 * Helps build software that enables customers and developers to create, deploy, and operate next-generation AI-powered applications.
 * Understands and applies Microsoft's Responsible AI principles to ensure systems are trustworthy, secure, safe, and aligned with customer expectations.
 * Learns new engineering methods, AI technologies, tools, and frameworks and incorporates them into daily work.
 * Seeks feedback and applies engineering best practices to improve code quality, maintainability, reliability, and performance.
 * Demonstrates effective time management and collaboration while delivering software projects in a team environment.
 * Contributes to the design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and operation of software systems and services, considering scalability, reliability, efficiency, and observability.
 * Stays current on advancements in artificial intelligence and software engineering and applies new knowledge to improve products, platforms, and customer experiences.