Software Engineer 2 - AI Compiler Engineer

Overview

The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft develops the AI software used to train and deploy the world’s most advanced AI models. We build software for Microsoft’s next-generation supercomputers and the Maia-200 AI accelerator, working closely with hardware architects, platform engineers, researchers, and ML developers. Our interdisciplinary team operates at the intersection of AI, compiler engineering, systems software, and high-performance computing. We have a collaborative and inclusive culture and participate in the open-source community.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II - AI Compiler Engineer to join the Maia Code-gen team. You will work on the fundamental mechanisms for building and deploying application code to Microsoft AI accelerator devices. This includes analyzing and modifying code through the LLVM IR API, implementing dynamic code-generation and JIT-compilation features, and developing system and runtime components for dynamic-code deployment. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems, takes initiative, and wants to help build an end-to-end AI software stack.

At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, maintainable software architectures and components for dynamic code generation and deployment.
• Analyze and transform code using LLVM IR and develop advanced JIT-compilation features.
• Build system and runtime components that support deploying application code to AI accelerator devices.
• Develop software in C/C++, Python, and other languages as appropriate.
• Collaborate across disciplines, from hardware architects to ML developers.
• Identify requirements, scope solutions, estimate work, and plan deliverables.
• Contribute to sound engineering practices and an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, 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 qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience with C/C++
• 1+ years of experience developing software for GNU/Linux or another Unix-like platform.
• 1+ years of experience with optimized systems‑level programming.
• Experience building compilers or other tooling using compiler frameworks like LLVM.

#AIInfra

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.

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