Microsoft has 521 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles are focused on agents, representing 37% of the total, followed by application and serving infrastructure. Engineering is the most frequent function, with a significant number of openings, and the United States is the primary hiring country. Frequent tech tags include agent orchestration, model serving, and LLM observability, suggesting a focus on operationalizing AI models. Over the last 30 days, Microsoft has added 280 new AI roles, a 157% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 250 active AI roles, down 24% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $65k–$331k (avg $195k).
Microsoft currently has 343 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal Software Engineer (19), Senior Software Engineer (19), Software Engineer II (8), Principal Applied Scientist (7), Principal Data Scientist (4). Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Microsoft's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (36%), application (21%), serving infrastructure (19%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Microsoft is hiring AI talent in: United States (308 roles), Canada (15 roles), Japan (8 roles), United Kingdom (7 roles).
Job postings at Microsoft most frequently mention: Computer Architecture, Python, Machine Learning, C#, C++.
In the past 30 days, Microsoft has posted 227 new AI-related roles.
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| Compliance Program Manager This role is for a Regulatory Compliance Program Manager focused on consumer and commercial hardware devices. The manager will own regulatory compliance for these devices, develop compliance strategies, anticipate emerging regulatory areas, translate complex standards into actionable guidance for engineering and operations, and report on compliance metrics. The role requires knowledge of global environmental regulations and Microsoft consumer hardware products to ensure market readiness across global jurisdictions. | — | 0 |
| Senior Materials Manager Senior Materials Manager role focused on global materials management and supply chain execution for Windows devices, ensuring material readiness, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners. Responsibilities include COS management, E&O management, inventory control, and continuous improvement of supplier capabilities. | — | 0 |
| Operation Program Manager--Administration Operation Program Manager for Microsoft Devices Operations in Vietnam, focusing on hiring coordination, onboarding, people plan deployment, headcount tracking, and employee engagement. This role supports the factory site's operational cadence and administration. |
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| Principal Factory Manager This role is for a Principal Factory Manager responsible for managing subsystem suppliers within Microsoft's hardware portfolio. The focus is on developing and executing supply base strategies, optimizing total cost of ownership, managing contract manufacturers, and driving operational excellence in cost, quality, supply, and delivery. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and cross-organizational skills, with experience in manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in high-volume consumer electronics. | — | 0 |
| Launch Program Manager --Hardware This role is for a Launch Program Manager for Microsoft Devices, responsible for the entire lifecycle of hardware product launches, from concept to production and delivery. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and resources, overseeing build readiness, driving risk management, and communicating status to stakeholders. It requires strong technical acumen, program management skills, and the ability to influence across the organization. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of shipping consumer electronics products on time and advanced knowledge of manufacturing and product development processes. | — | 0 |
| Digital Solution Area Specialists This role is for a Digital Solution Area Specialist at Microsoft, focusing on advising customers on digital transformation and driving business growth. The specialist acts as a thought leader, assesses customer needs, proposes solutions, and develops strategies for closing opportunities. They collaborate with account teams and partners to orchestrate sales and delivery, manage end-to-end business for strategic accounts, and mentor team members. The role involves market analysis, identifying industry trends, and ensuring customer satisfaction through strategic planning and execution. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Factory Manager This role is for a Sr. Factory Manager in Microsoft's Device group, responsible for implementing manufacturing strategies and driving the supply base towards Best-in-Class Manufacturing practices. The candidate will collaborate with contract manufacturers and internal teams, lead technical resources, oversee factory operations, manage new product supply, and oversee factory budgets and cost reduction strategies. Requires extensive experience in high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing and factory operations. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Product Engineer--Manufacturing This role focuses on manufacturing research and development for Microsoft's hardware devices and accessories, aiming to improve product quality, cost, and delivery. It involves close collaboration with contract manufacturers and internal teams, systematic reduction of quality excursions, and providing engineering support during mass production. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills in areas like statistical process control, failure analysis, and design of experiments. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Enclosures This role focuses on manufacturing engineering for hardware products like Microsoft Surface and XBOX devices. Responsibilities include factory startup, process qualification, and sustaining manufacturing operations. The engineer will use predictive modeling to optimize manufacturing processes, drive yield improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges. A Master's degree in a relevant engineering field and 4+ years of manufacturing experience are required, with experience in statistical analysis tools and Six Sigma principles being preferred. | — | 0 |
| Vietnam Sales Manager Sales Manager for Microsoft in Vietnam, responsible for developing and executing go-to-market sales strategies, driving revenue growth, and managing teams. The role involves leveraging industry expertise to identify opportunities, foster customer relationships, and lead digital transformation initiatives relevant to customers and partners. It also includes people management responsibilities, focusing on employee development, performance, and building an inclusive culture. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Engineer--Factory Management This role oversees TDM module and sub-tier supplier manufacturing and quality management, focusing on ensuring continuity of supply, managing daily factory operations, and upholding compliance standards. It drives manufacturing process optimization, test characterization, and continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making, ensuring robust end-to-end processes and delivering operational excellence. The role also leads supplier engineering and quality groups to maintain consistent factory output, flawless processes, high yields, and high-standards quality management. | — | 0 |