The Senior Software Engineer will join the Microsoft Discovery team to develop an AI-driven platform aimed at transforming the scientific research process. This role involves working in a dynamic, startup-like environment where innovation and collaboration are key. The team focuses on leveraging AI agents and high-performance computing to enhance research and development across various industries. Candidates will be expected to contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement while tackling complex challenges.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and enterprise-scale services is preferred.
• Familiarity with widely used scientific tools in chemistry, physics, and bio sciences is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in building and operating reliable distributed systems is preferred.

• Design and build scalable, distributed systems from the ground up.
• Drive features from ideation to global rollout.
• Mentor engineers and lead design/code reviews.
• Improve engineering velocity and service reliability through adoption of AI-enabled process enhancements.
• Collaborate across Microsoft Research and platform teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies.
• Apply site-reliability engineering practices to ensure robust operations.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.