Platform Engineering Manager

3 Days ago • 8-12 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $161,600 PA - $314,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft AI (MAI) seeks an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to build Copilot's next-generation capabilities. Responsibilities include building secure, performant AI platform services, collaborating with various teams (Platform, infrastructure, application engineers, AI Researchers), shipping high-quality code, overcoming roadblocks for rapid iterative delivery, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. The team builds APIs supporting Copilot's fine-tuning and deployment. This role requires strong backend technology skills, proficiency in templating, and a positive, collaborative approach. The position is based in Mountain View, CA, requiring an on-site presence 3 days a week.
Must have:
  • Build secure and performant AI Platform services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ship high-quality, well-tested code
  • 8+ years experience in scalable service building
  • Experience with public cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Experience building distributed systems
Good to have:
  • People management experience
  • AI platform, framework, and API experience
  • Machine learning framework experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

Job Description

Overview

As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to work with us on the most interesting and challenging AI questions of our time. Our vision is bold and broad — to build systems that have true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. It’s also inclusive: we aim to make AI accessible to all — consumers, businesses, developers — so that everyone can realize its benefits.
 
Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to help build the next wave of capabilities of our personal AI, Copilot. We’re looking for someone who possesses technical prowess, a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in backend technologies, and a mastery of templating to architect solutions that stand the test of time and who will bring an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team every day, in addition to being highly effective. The right candidate enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment. The Platform Engineering team is responsible for building APIs that support our work in finetuning and deploying the core experience of Copilot, while collaborating with our Product Management, Design and AI Research teams.
 
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 U.S. Mountain View, CA position, you are required to be local to the San Francisco area and in office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities
Build secure and performant AI Platform services that power Copilot.
Work collaboratively with other Platform, infrastructure, application engineers as well as AI Researchers to build next generation AI products and services.
Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.  
Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.  
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
Embody our  and .


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.
  • 8 years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
  • 8 years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.  

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
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 6 years people management experience.
  • Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
  • Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.  
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Software Engineering M6 - 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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