Software Engineer – AI‑Powered Platform

About the role

Microsoft 365 Engineering Systems (ES365) is building an AI‑driven engineering platform that powers developer productivity across the company. As a Software Engineer you will design and implement core platform capabilities and developer‑facing experiences that enable AI‑assisted coding, large‑scale refactoring, and automated integrations.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and ship platform features that support AI‑assisted software development workflows.
• Collaborate with codebase owners and cross‑functional teams to align solutions with engineering processes.
• Apply best practices for AI‑powered tooling, including evaluation of multiple approaches and sharing findings.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from architecture through testing, release, and ongoing support.
• Mentor engineers across teams and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in system design, algorithms, testing, debugging, and code review.
• Ability to lead technical direction and mentor peers in ambiguous, fast‑moving problem spaces.

Required skills

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Copilot Workspace, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex/ChatGPT, Cursor).
• Experience building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.