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Overview
Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be, and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.
The CoreAI organization at Microsoft builds the end-to-end AI stack and is core to Azure AI innovation and differentiation, as well as all of Microsoft’s flagship products, from GitHub, to Office, Teams, and Xbox. We are the team building Responsible AI, Azure OpenAI, Model as a Service, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, and the global Azure AI infrastructure for running the largest AI workloads on the planet. We do not just value differences or different perspectives - We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Within CoreAI, the Foundry team empowers builders around the world of all skill levels to easily create AI apps.
The Responsible AI group focuses on identifying, measuring, mitigating, and monitoring Responsible AI risks in AI-generated and human-generated content spanning text, image, audio, video, and multimodal content. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Responsible AI who is passionate about building customer-facing AI services with scalable and sustainable architecture and implementation and with high performance, low latency, and high availability.
In this role, you will work with a unique group of talented engineers, scientists, and product managers to build the industry's best Responsible AI services. You will own the design of new AI services and integration with existing services such as Azure AI Content Safety, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio, and more.
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.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
- Partners with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for one or more complex scenarios. (e.g. Agentic Security, RAI for Agent, RAI Customization and more)
- Provides technical leadership for the identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
- Leads by example and mentors others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across the company.
- Leverages deep subject-matter expertise of cross-product features with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to lead multiple product's project plans, release plans, and work items.
- Holds accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentoring engineers across products/solutions in area of RAI production features.
- Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in RAI product experience.
- Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with 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.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience building infra for AI products at scale.
- Experience in developing cutting-edge AI products and applications, with an understanding of AI technology and customer requirements.
- Familiar with secure software design concepts.
- Proven track record of delivering projects that include multiple components.
- Ability to collaborate with partner teams, across disciplines and teams, to meet the engineering goals in a unified manner.
- Ability to generate clarity and direction in ambiguous situations.
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.

Overview
Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be, and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.
The CoreAI organization at Microsoft builds the end-to-end AI stack and is core to Azure AI innovation and differentiation, as well as all of Microsoft’s flagship products, from GitHub, to Office, Teams, and Xbox. We are the team building Responsible AI, Azure OpenAI, Model as a Service, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, and the global Azure AI infrastructure for running the largest AI workloads on the planet. We do not just value differences or different perspectives - We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Within CoreAI, the Foundry team empowers builders around the world of all skill levels to easily create AI apps.
The Responsible AI group focuses on identifying, measuring, mitigating, and monitoring Responsible AI risks in AI-generated and human-generated content spanning text, image, audio, video, and multimodal content. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Responsible AI who is passionate about building customer-facing AI services with scalable and sustainable architecture and implementation and with high performance, low latency, and high availability.
In this role, you will work with a unique group of talented engineers, scientists, and product managers to build the industry's best Responsible AI services. You will own the design of new AI services and integration with existing services such as Azure AI Content Safety, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio, and more.
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.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
- Partners with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for one or more complex scenarios. (e.g. Agentic Security, RAI for Agent, RAI Customization and more)
- Provides technical leadership for the identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
- Leads by example and mentors others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across the company.
- Leverages deep subject-matter expertise of cross-product features with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to lead multiple product's project plans, release plans, and work items.
- Holds accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentoring engineers across products/solutions in area of RAI production features.
- Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in RAI product experience.
- Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with 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.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience building infra for AI products at scale.
- Experience in developing cutting-edge AI products and applications, with an understanding of AI technology and customer requirements.
- Familiar with secure software design concepts.
- Proven track record of delivering projects that include multiple components.
- Ability to collaborate with partner teams, across disciplines and teams, to meet the engineering goals in a unified manner.
- Ability to generate clarity and direction in ambiguous situations.
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Align your portfolio to Microsoft's AI stack
Microsoft prioritizes experience with Azure ML, PyTorch, and large language model fine-tuning. Before applying, restructure your portfolio projects to reflect these tools directly. Generic AI experience won't stand out in a pipeline built for product-integrated research.
Target teams where E-3 or H-1B1 applies
If you hold Australian citizenship or are from Singapore or Chile, Microsoft regularly sponsors E-3 and H-1B1 visas, which skip the lottery entirely. Identifying roles on these tracks avoids the uncertainty of H-1B cap season and can significantly accelerate your start date.
Prepare your credentials for a specialty occupation determination
USCIS requires that your degree field directly supports the role. For AI Software Developer positions, a degree in computer science, machine learning, or a closely related field strengthens the petition. A general engineering degree without relevant coursework can invite a Request for Evidence.
Time your offer acceptance around H-1B cap deadlines
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer outside that window, confirm with your recruiter whether Microsoft will pursue cap-exempt filing or carry your start date to the next fiscal year. Missing this window by even a few weeks matters.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open AI Software Developer roles at Microsoft by visa type
Not every open role at Microsoft is tied to active sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for AI Software Developer positions where sponsorship has been confirmed, saving you from applying to roles that won't move your visa situation forward.
Verify your I-140 portability window before switching teams
If you're already in the PERM or EB-2 process with another employer and targeting Microsoft, an approved I-140 with a priority date held for 180 days or more can be ported. Confirm the job duties are in the same or similar occupational classification before accepting an offer.
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Find AI Software Developer at Microsoft JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for AI Software Developers?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for AI Software Developer roles. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, your petition would typically be filed in March for an October 1 start date. Microsoft also sponsors H-1B1 visas for eligible nationals from Singapore and Chile, and E-3 visas for Australian citizens, both of which bypass the lottery entirely.
Which visa types does Microsoft commonly use for AI Software Developer roles?
Microsoft sponsors H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visas for AI Software Developer positions, along with immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term permanent residency. Candidates with extraordinary ability may also be considered for O-1 classification. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
How do I apply for AI Software Developer jobs at Microsoft?
Applications go through Microsoft's careers portal, where AI Software Developer roles are listed by team and product area. Roles tied to Azure AI, Copilot, and GitHub are the most active hiring areas. Migrate Mate aggregates Microsoft's sponsored AI Software Developer openings so you can filter by visa type before applying, which helps you focus your efforts on roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for AI Software Developer roles?
Most AI Software Developer roles at Microsoft require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. Practical experience with large language models, model evaluation, and distributed training frameworks like PyTorch is expected. Senior roles often require demonstrated contributions to production AI systems, and some research-adjacent positions expect published work or equivalent applied research experience.
How do I understand the timeline from offer to visa approval for a Microsoft AI Software Developer role?
For H-1B cap cases, the typical path runs from a March registration through an October 1 start, assuming lottery selection. USCIS standard processing runs three to five months, though Microsoft commonly uses premium processing to compress that to 15 business days. E-3 and H-1B1 candidates can move faster since those categories are not subject to the annual lottery and can be filed any time of year.
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