Join the Azure AI Platform air gapped engineering team as a Software Engineer, focusing on delivering secure and scalable AI infrastructure for Microsoft's sensitive cloud environments. The team emphasizes first principles thinking and customer-first innovation, aiming to build foundational services that power various Azure capabilities. Engineers will work in a fast-evolving AI landscape, utilizing modern AI accelerated workflows. This role is ideal for those who thrive in complex environments and want to contribute to the foundation of AI applications globally.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements pre-offer and post-hire.

• Design, build, and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable cloud services supporting Azure AI Platform workloads.
• Apply strong engineering fundamentals throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and improve automated systems for deployment, validation, telemetry, and operations.
• Use AI assisted development and operational tools to accelerate coding and debugging.
• Participate in on call rotations and investigate service issues.
• Incorporate customer and partner feedback into engineering decisions.
• Collaborate across engineering teams using clear communication and documentation.

• 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.