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Technical Advisor, Microsoft AI

California, United States (Hybrid)

Technical Advisor, Microsoft AI

1 Hour ago • 8-12 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $161,600 PA - $314,400 PA

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Job Description

The Technical Advisor at Microsoft AI will directly support the CEO on strategic and technical matters, identifying opportunities and risks. This role involves spotting emerging AI and software engineering trends, prototyping and evaluating technologies, overseeing projects, and liaising with stakeholders. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with executive leadership, identify business needs, devise solutions, and ensure timely project delivery. Responsibilities include providing strategic technical counsel, enhancing executive decision-making, driving innovation, and creating clear executive-level documents.

Must have:

Direct support to CEO on strategic and technical matters
Spot emerging trends in software engineering and AI
Prototype and evaluate technologies
Oversee critical technical projects
Communicate effectively with executive leadership
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of experience
3+ years of experience in AI, working with large language models

Good to have:

Master's degree in Computer Science
12+ years of technical engineering experience

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Overview

Microsoft AI’s (MAI) mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. MAI is responsible for Microsoft’s consumer propositions including Copilot, Bing, MSN, Microsoft Advertising, and Edge, as well as developing proprietary foundational AI models. MAI works closely with a variety of teams across Microsoft and across the full AI stack to deliver on Microsoft’s AI ambitions.

We’re on the lookout for a strong Technical Advisor to join the office of the CEO of Microsoft AI (MAI). The right candidate takes the initiative and enjoys finding paths through complexity in a fast-paced environment. This role entails offering strategic, technical counsel utilizing their proven experience in software engineering and AI to enhance executive decision-making and drive innovation and growth across the business. This includes quickly prototyping and evaluating pieces of technology to share findings. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across a variety of different projects and evaluations as they surface ad-hoc and will be able to clearly synthesize insights into clear exec-level written documents.

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.

By applying to this role based in U.S. Mountain View, CA, you are required to be local to the San Francisco area and in office 3 days a week. 

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to the CEO of MAI on strategic and technical matters – identifying areas of opportunity and risk to ensure robust and scalable solutions are in place
Spot emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and AI, ensuring the company remains at the cutting edge.
Prototype and evaluate pieces of technology in order to develop insights and share findings
Oversee critical technical projects and initiatives, guaranteeing timely delivery, scope adherence, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Serve as a liaison between the CEO of MAI and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Clearly communicate strategies, progress, and results to executive leadership and key stakeholders, advocating for the quality and efficiency function within the team.
Identify business needs and devising solutions, including software development, process improvement, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 8 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C , C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

OR equivalent experience.

3 years of experience working in the field of AI, working with large language models and their applications

OR Master's Degree in equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C , C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C , C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $161,600 - $286,200 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 $209,600 - $314,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about .

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$161.6K - $314.4K/yr (Outscal est.)

$238.0K/yr avg.

Mountain View, California, United States

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