The Strategic Missions and Technologies (SMT) division focuses on incubating next-generation technology solutions with transformative potential for the future of cloud computing, including engineering and research for advanced (Artifical Intelligence (AI) to accelerate scientific discovery and industry-leading quantum computing. From quantum computing for drug development and material design, to autonomous systems for better managing biosecurity to reduce disease risks and protect ecosystems – joining SMT means building the future and working in an exhilarating impact-focused environment delivering breakthrough innovation.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) office within SMT develops operational prototypes and demonstrations of AI for customer-driven use cases and partners with SMT product teams to turn our prototypes into scalable products. We have a relatively small, focused, and tech-forward team that enables our division’s adoption of new capabilities, providing a bridge to innovation inside and outside of Microsoft. 

We are seeking a Software Engineer who can accelerate our efforts to deliver advanced AI techniques to further scientific discovery. An ideal candidate is highly collaborative, comfortable working on complex problems, and passionate about delivering solutions. Core competencies include cloud service development, scalability engineering, and C# development. Familiarity with the Azure platform, experience with distributed systems, cloud-based AI workloads, and security best practices are highly desirable. 

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 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 and we need you as a Software Engineer.