Currently tracking 224 active AI roles, down 17% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $65k–$331k (avg $195k).
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.
Microsoft currently has 313 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Principal Software Engineer (18), Senior Software Engineer (17), Software Engineer II (6), Principal Applied Scientist (5), Principal Data Scientist (4). Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Microsoft's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (39%), application (22%), serving infrastructure (18%). 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 (271 roles), Canada (15 roles), Japan (10 roles), United Kingdom (8 roles).
Job postings at Microsoft most frequently mention: Computer Architecture, Python, Machine Learning, C#, C++.
In the past 30 days, Microsoft has posted 237 new AI-related roles.
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| Senior Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Senior Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure in Microsoft's datacenters. Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, managing operational and safety situations, mentoring junior technicians, performing maintenance on critical environment equipment (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls), responding to onsite incidents, and monitoring equipment performance. The role requires a strong understanding of mission-critical services and specialized experience in areas like mechanical or electrical fields. | — | 0 |
| Senior Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Senior Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure in Microsoft's datacenters. Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, managing operational and safety situations, mentoring technicians, performing maintenance, responding to incidents, and monitoring equipment performance. The role requires hands-on understanding of critical environment equipment like electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, and involves using CMMS for work orders and adhering to safety procedures. |
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| Digital Account Executive (Swedish Speaker) Digital Account Executive for the Swedish Market at Microsoft, focusing on empowering Small, Medium, and Corporate (SMC) clients through Microsoft's cloud solutions and driving their digital transformation journey. The role involves managing a portfolio of accounts, identifying opportunities, orchestrating virtual teams, and collaborating internally and externally to achieve revenue targets and drive adoption of Microsoft products. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer This role is for a Senior Software Engineer on the Microsoft Fabric platform team, focusing on building and maintaining telemetry pipelines. The team's mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering data-first applications. The role involves developing core services, APIs, and SDKs for producing, pipelining, and consuming telemetry, working with data models, and driving improvements in service ownership, architecture, and design for high quality and scalability. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians Intern This internship focuses on data center technician roles, involving the installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of network, storage, and server equipment. The intern will learn data center policies, procedures, and safety protocols, contributing to the core infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician Microsoft is seeking a Logistics Technician to perform cycle audits, manage deliveries, coordinate vendors, and process returns for data center inventory. The role involves documentation, warranty claims, and developing knowledge of inventory management principles. | — | 0 |
| Account Technology Strategist - Automotive The Account Technology Strategist (ATS) is responsible for driving digital transformation for enterprise customers in the automotive industry. This role involves understanding customer business objectives, mapping them to technical foundations, orchestrating resources, and driving the adoption of Microsoft Azure Cloud, Modern Workplace solutions, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. The ATS acts as a virtual CTO, building trusted relationships with IT decision-makers and creating thought leadership around emerging technology trends like AI and the Industrial Metaverse. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Critical Environment Technician Manager This role is for a Data Center Critical Environment Technician Manager at Microsoft, responsible for leading operations, incident response, and maintenance of critical datacenter infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, systems). The role involves people management, ensuring reliability, and adhering to safety standards within a global datacenter portfolio. | — | 0 |
| HR Consultant This role is for an HR Consultant at Microsoft who will provide daily consultation to managers and employees on various HR topics, leverage data and insights to design and improve HR processes, and gain experience with advanced initiatives including AI. The role requires strong HR practices, labor relations, employee development, and organizational development. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician Intern Internship role focused on supporting the core infrastructure of Microsoft's cloud services, including server, network, and storage equipment. Responsibilities involve assisting with installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance under supervision, adhering to safety and operational procedures. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians Intern Internship role for Data Center Technicians at Microsoft, focusing on the core infrastructure that powers cloud services. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, adhering to safety and security protocols, and participating in team collaboration and training. Requires basic computer hardware knowledge and a technical qualification pursuit. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) role focused on the physical infrastructure of data centers, including equipment installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning. The role involves following standard procedures, adhering to security and data management policies, and contributing to team efforts. It is an entry-level position with opportunities for training and career growth within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division. | — | 0 |
| Principal Technical Program Manager This role is for a Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft who will define and deliver a cross-division technical solution and program to improve product launch processes and customer experience. The role involves shaping strategy, translating business and technical needs into requirements, and orchestrating delivery across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders. It requires establishing program roadmaps, managing dependencies, leading execution from concept to launch, and using data to guide decisions and ensure quality outcomes. The role emphasizes partnering across divisions, influencing senior leaders, and delivering measurable impact at company scale. | — | 0 |
| Principal Quantum Systems Architect Seeking a Principal Quantum Systems Architect to define the architecture of scalable classical control and readout systems for large-scale quantum computing. This role focuses on system design at the quantum-classical interface, including compute platforms, communication fabrics, synchronization, and signal-processing frameworks. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer role focused on designing, testing, and implementing critical infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud operations, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and optimization. Responsibilities include make-versus-buy recommendations, creating scalable designs, developing verification plans, executing test plans, analyzing data, and managing project schedules. | — | 0 |
| Principal Engineer - Identity Services Principal Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining authentication and authorization components for Microsoft's Identity Services, supporting thousands of internal services and open-source contributions. The role involves building high-performing teams, collaborating across functions, and ensuring security, resilience, and performance in large-scale services. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician This role involves developing an understanding of standard processes for preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter equipment under guidance. The technician will learn about infrastructure, security, and data management procedures within Microsoft's global data center operations, supporting services like Azure, Office 365, and Xbox. | — | 0 |
| Cloud Solution Architect- Security This role is for a Cloud Solution Architect specializing in Security within Microsoft's Customer Experience and Success organization. The primary focus is on empowering customers to achieve their goals through Microsoft's security technologies, including Threat Protection, Identity & Access Management, and Cloud Security. The role involves customer engagement, solution delivery, technical problem-solving, and architectural design, with an emphasis on driving adoption and value realization of Microsoft's security solutions. While the role mentions accelerating AI transformation and leveraging AI-powered capabilities, the core responsibilities are centered around security architecture and consulting, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Principal Software Engineer and technical lead to define the long-term technical vision for location services and geospatial platform, drive architectural decisions, and ensure services meet reliability, scalability, and performance requirements. Partner with engineering, product, and operations leaders to deliver mission-critical capabilities powering global ecosystem. Role sits at the intersection of AI, Search, and Geospatial Intelligence, driving mission-critical location services for consumer experiences (Copilot, Ads, Bing and Bing Places) and commercial partner platforms across Microsoft Products (Azure, Office, Windows). | — | 0 |
| Digital Account Manager - Norwegian speaking The Digital Account Manager will serve the Norwegian market, focusing on empowering customers through the Microsoft cloud and driving their digital transformation journey. This role involves managing a portfolio of accounts, identifying opportunities, collaborating with internal and external teams, and driving adoption and sales of Microsoft solutions. | — | 0 |
| Senior Customer Success Account Manager Senior Customer Success Account Manager (CSAM) responsible for execution against Customer Success Contracts and orchestration of cross-functional programs to deliver customer value and enable transformational customer outcomes using Microsoft Cloud solutions. Focuses on building customer relationships, understanding technical relevance of Microsoft solutions (Azure, Modern Work, Dynamics), and leading strategic execution of program planning to drive customer success and digital transformation. | — | 0 |
| Sales Excellence Manager, SMB Advertising Sales This role is for a Sales Excellence Manager focused on maximizing the effectiveness of the SMB Advertising Sales team. The manager will act as a trusted advisor, driving sales growth through strategic planning, analytical acumen, and tactical execution. Responsibilities include business and portfolio planning, enabling sales motion strategy, sales coaching, leveraging insights and reporting, driving sales process discipline, extending executive capacity, and program management. The role requires experience in sales, sales operations, or related fields, with a strong emphasis on using data to drive business outcomes and managing stakeholder relationships. Experience in the online advertising ecosystem and strategic business planning is preferred. | — | 0 |
| DC PM - Energy Resource & Power Harvesting This role focuses on managing IT allocation and optimizing datacenter infrastructure utilization and power harvesting. It involves collaborating with engineers, managing IT resources, and ensuring compliance with policies to reduce stranded capacity. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Ops Technician This role is for a Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of Microsoft's datacenters, including equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and incident response. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Support Escalation Manager This role is a Senior Support Escalation Manager within Microsoft's Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organization, focusing on managing escalated customer and partner issues related to Microsoft's products and services. The role involves customer resolution, leading strategic projects, collaboration, communication, process improvement, and vendor relationship management. While the company mentions accelerating AI transformation and using AI-powered capabilities, the core responsibilities of this role are in customer support and escalation management, not in building or directly working with AI/ML models or systems. | — | 0 |
| Account Team Unit Sales Leader This role leads a sales team focused on driving Microsoft's growth within the Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C) segment, leveraging AI-powered solutions and digital transformation strategies for corporate customers. The leader is responsible for building, motivating, and mentoring sales management teams, fostering customer and partner relationships, and ensuring the effective execution of sales processes to drive revenue growth. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician (Nightshift) - CTJ - Poly This role involves performing standard processes for preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT equipment in a data center environment. The technician will also be responsible for service delivery tasks such as preparing, staging, setting up, and performing startups/shutdowns of equipment, as well as performing post-execution quality checks and verifying proper setup according to safety protocols and deployment standards. The role requires compliance with safety, security, and data management procedures, and contributing to a positive team environment. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware are required, along with experience supporting IT equipment. A U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI and Polygraph is also a mandatory requirement. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Ops INTERN This is a 6-month internship position for a Datacenter Critical Environment Technician (CET) Apprentice. The role involves learning to operate and monitor critical environment systems and equipment within a datacenter, performing basic maintenance, and assisting with incident response and documentation. It requires basic knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems and the ability to obtain security clearances. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician This role is for a Data Center Technician responsible for the installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of equipment within Microsoft's global data centers. The position involves adhering to standard operating procedures, security protocols, and safety guidelines, with a focus on supporting Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer - Fullstack The Principal Software Engineer will work on Microsoft's Azure Data platform, specifically within the Azure Data Analytics team building core analytics experiences in Microsoft Fabric. The role involves leading the design, implementation, testing, shipping, and support of large-scale services and components for the Data Engineering platform, focusing on performance, scalability, reliability, and security in an AI-first development environment. Responsibilities include collaborating with Product Management, applying a growth mindset to solve complex technical problems, contributing to team culture, and supporting live site operations. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Data Integration Senior Software Engineer for Microsoft's Azure Data integration team, focusing on the Power Query platform. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining core components for data connectivity and transformation across various Microsoft products. The engineer will work on high-performance systems for data access, processing, and query execution, collaborating with partner teams to deliver end-to-end data experiences. | — | 0 |
| Principal TPM Data & Telemetry - Windows Reliability This role focuses on managing and improving data pipelines and telemetry for Windows reliability. It involves ensuring data quality, building executive-ready reports, and collaborating with engineering and partner teams to translate reliability signals into actionable decisions. The role emphasizes operational rigor, process improvement, and building team resilience through documentation and training. | — | 0 |
| AI Business Process Sales Specialist This role is for an AI Business Process Sales Specialist at Microsoft. The primary focus is on driving business transformation for strategic customers by leveraging AI capabilities and solutions. The role involves leading sales engagements, building C-suite relationships, and collaborating with partners to deliver value. While AI is mentioned as a key driver, the role itself is sales-oriented rather than directly building or researching AI models. | — | 0 |
| Security Solutions Sales Director - Sydney Sales Director for Security Solutions at Microsoft, focusing on driving growth and customer impact in Australia. The role involves leading a team of security specialists and engineers, shaping go-to-market strategy, and engaging with enterprise customers to position Security as a core enabler of their business and AI transformation. Requires strong sales leadership, commercial acumen, and security domain expertise. | — | 0 |
| Full stack Software Engineer and Senior Full stack Software Engineer - Microsoft Security Full stack Software Engineer and Senior Full stack Software Engineer roles within Microsoft Security teams in Israel, focusing on building cutting-edge Cyber Defense solutions using cloud technologies, big data, and AI. The role involves contributing to business-critical initiatives, improving service lifecycles, analyzing complex systems, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful features and customer solutions in the cybersecurity domain. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer role focused on the core architectural and technical evolution of Impbus, a high-throughput, low-latency real-time bidding service at Microsoft Ads. The role involves modernization, performance, scalability, experimentation infrastructure, and operational excellence for a mission-critical service impacting revenue and reliability. Requires deep expertise in distributed systems and leadership in large-scale refactoring. | — | 0 |
| Technical Support Advisor This role is a Technical Support Advisor for Microsoft's Customer Service & Support (CSS) organization. The primary focus is on ensuring the technical readiness and process compliance of frontline support staff. While the role operates within an organization that leverages AI technology, the core responsibilities do not involve building or directly working with AI models or systems. The role is focused on supporting existing products and services, improving support processes, and contributing to customer self-help initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians Intern Internship role focused on data center technician tasks, including equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, supporting Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Backend This role is for a Senior Software Engineer on the Azure Data Analytics team, focusing on building the core analytics experiences within Microsoft Fabric. The team's mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, enabling customers to ingest, transform, analyze, and derive insights from massive volumes of data. The role involves designing, implementing, testing, shipping, and supporting large-scale services and components for data engineering infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Logistics/Warehouse Technician This role is for a Logistics/Warehouse Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory management, deliveries, warranty claims, and equipment returns. It involves performing cycle audits, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring accurate documentation of inventory movements. The position requires adherence to security and data management policies, with a focus on operational efficiency within the data center environment. | — | 0 |
| Datacenter Technician (DCT) Apprentice - Level 3 This is an apprenticeship role for a Datacenter Technician (DCT) at Microsoft, focusing on the core infrastructure and foundational technologies that power Microsoft's cloud services. The role involves hands-on experience in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommissioning of data center equipment, combined with structured learning for a recognized qualification. It requires a strong interest in technology and engineering, problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety and operational policies. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Critical Environment Technician Manager This role is for a Data Center Critical Environment Technician Manager at Microsoft, responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of critical facility equipment (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, generators) within data centers. The manager will lead a team, ensure safety and security protocols are followed, manage incident response, and utilize CMMS for work order tracking. The role focuses on maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Critical Environment Technician (CET) in Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, focusing on maintaining critical datacenter infrastructure. The specific function is a Critical Environment (CE) QA/Document Controller, responsible for managing and maintaining all procedure documentation related to CE operations, ensuring continuous uptime. Responsibilities include overseeing document creation, review, management, and archiving, managing the master procedure matrix, leading the electronic execution system, and addressing technical support tickets. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure accurate document control and safeguarding. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineering Manager Seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building and scaling privacy and governance capabilities for Microsoft's first-party data and services. The role involves translating regulatory requirements into engineering solutions, partnering across various groups, and ensuring data is handled appropriately to meet compliance obligations and improve customer trust. | — | 0 |
| Cloud & AI Platforms Sales Director, Public Sector This role is for a Sales Director focused on the Public Sector for Microsoft's Azure Cloud & AI Platform. The primary responsibility is to lead and mentor sales teams, engage with senior decision-makers in government, education, and healthcare to drive strategic cloud and AI initiatives, and accelerate sales opportunities. The role requires strong sales leadership, business acumen, and technical depth across Azure infrastructure, data, AI, and application innovation. Key activities include defining territory strategy, identifying growth opportunities, orchestrating cross-organizational efforts, and managing sales pipelines and forecasting. While the role is within an AI-focused platform, the core function is sales leadership and strategy, not direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| 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 |
| Senior Fulfillment Manager Senior Fulfillment Manager responsible for managing distribution execution, transformation activities, and third-party supplier performance at a regional level. This role requires expertise in multi-channel consumer product distribution, international shipping, technology advancement, and analytics, with a focus on driving operational excellence and cost reduction strategies within a complex supply chain environment. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician Logistics Technician role focused on inventory management, delivery coordination, and asset tracking within Microsoft's data centers. This role involves physical inventory, warranty claims, and destruction of data-bearing devices, ensuring compliance with SLAs and security policies. | — | 0 |
| Director Sourcing Engineer - Devices Operations Team This role is for a Director Sourcing Engineer focused on memory components within Microsoft's Devices Operations team. The individual will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships up to executive levels, analyze market trends for DRAM and NAND technologies, and optimize costs and supply chain resilience. The role requires deep technical and market knowledge in ICs, memory, and chipsets, with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration. | — | 0 |
| Senior Sourcing Engineer - Devices Operations Team Senior Sourcing Engineer for Microsoft Devices Operations, focusing on memory components for consumer electronics. Responsibilities include supplier engagement, negotiation, technology and market analysis, qualification, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvement. Requires experience in procurement, supply chain, or engineering, with a strong understanding of semiconductor and memory technologies. | — | 0 |