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.
Currently tracking 224 active AI roles, down 17% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $65k–$331k (avg $195k).
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| Data Center Technician (Nightshift) This role is for a Data Center Technician responsible for the physical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of data center equipment, including servers, networks, and cabling. The role involves adhering to strict operational, safety, and security procedures, working night shifts, and potentially traveling. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Commercial Manager This role is for a Commercial Manager at Microsoft, responsible for leading a team of Commercial Executives who design and execute customer commercial strategies, negotiate complex deals, and drive revenue growth. The role involves hiring, coaching, and developing the team, ensuring deal compliance and profitability, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve sales targets. While the role mentions "Copilot" as a new offering, its core function is sales management and commercial strategy, not direct AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Principal Software Engineer role focused on developing high-speed networking capabilities for Microsoft Azure, involving kernel technologies, software development, and network systems. The role requires expertise in technologies like SRIOV, DPDK, Linux network acceleration, RDMA, and containers, with a focus on performance optimization and cloud-scale solutions. Collaboration with internal teams, hardware partners, and the Linux community is essential. |
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| Principal Software Engineer This role focuses on leading the development and architecture of critical monitoring and alerting systems for Microsoft 365 Resilience, with a specific emphasis on Copilot scenarios. The Principal Software Engineer will ensure the reliability, resilience, performance, and scalability of the platform, driving strategic investments in areas like AI Evaluations and Observability. | — | 0 |
| Personnel Security Controller This role is responsible for the strategic ownership, governance, and operational delivery of personnel security across the UK subsidiary, ensuring compliance with UK Government security policy, contractual obligations, and organizational risk thresholds. It involves oversight of vetting policy, sponsorship, application processing, and post-clearance aftercare, acting as the interface with various government and internal stakeholders. The role translates complex regulatory requirements into scalable solutions, focusing on reducing friction without compromising compliance. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician Manager Lead a team of technicians responsible for hardware deployment, diagnostics, and decommissioning in data centers, managing performance, KPIs, and SLAs across multiple sites. This role involves modeling leadership, providing training, and ensuring operational compliance and safety. | — | 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, including those involving AI transformation. The role involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams, managing customer incidents, improving processes, and mentoring other team members. While the company is involved in AI transformation, this specific role is focused on customer support and issue resolution, not direct AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Account Manager - MSA Account Manager for Microsoft Advertising focused on driving revenue and customer satisfaction through strategic client relationships and customized digital advertising solutions. The role involves planning, optimizing campaigns, influencing stakeholders with data, and supporting sales targets within the Microsoft Advertising platform. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - M365 Core Senior Software Engineer to build and lead a team on a global-scale, Kubernetes-based service platform powering Microsoft's productivity workloads. Focus on security, high availability, fault isolation, and automated cloud build-out within the M365 Substrate Core organization. Responsibilities include design, implementation of security features, collaborating with stakeholders, and acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI). | — | 0 |
| Group Finance Manager - Data Center Long Lead Equipment Group Finance Manager role supporting Microsoft's Cloud-first strategy, focusing on capital analytics, inventory finance governance, and warehousing strategy for data center long lead equipment. Responsibilities include building investment models, evaluating sourcing and contracts, establishing KPIs, managing financial rhythms, strengthening controls, and driving process improvements. | — | 0 |
| Networking Technology Consultant-CTJ-TS/SCI This role is for a Networking Technology Consultant who participates in the pre-sale process, scopes projects, understands customer needs, communicates business value, implements mitigations for risks, manages schedules, and oversees implementation aspects. The role also involves acting as an ambassador for intellectual property, assisting in its creation, and identifying opportunities to expand the adoption of cloud and Microsoft technologies. It requires learning new technologies, adhering to security standards, and developing technical solutions with a security-first mindset. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of datacenters, including monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety and security requirements are met. The role involves working with equipment and systems, performing various types of maintenance, and developing operating procedures. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of Microsoft's datacenters, including electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The technician will perform maintenance, respond to incidents, monitor equipment performance, and ensure safety and security protocols are followed. The role requires hands-on experience with critical environment equipment and the ability to work shifts and travel. | — | 0 |
| Senior Data Center Technician (Night Shift) This role is for a Senior Data Center Technician responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT equipment within a data center. The role involves providing guidance to other technicians, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to safety and security protocols. It is not directly involved in AI/ML model development or deployment. | — | 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 the datacenter environment, security, and data management procedures, contributing to the core infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Azure/AI Technology Consultant-CTJ-Poly Seeking an Azure/AI Technology Consultant to help scope projects by leveraging expertise in their specialty domain. The role involves understanding customer business needs, communicating the business value of planned solutions, implementing technical solutions, managing risks, and identifying opportunities for cloud and Microsoft technology adoption. The consultant will also act as an ambassador for intellectual property and participate in pre-sale processes. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1+ year of experience are required, along with an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Service Engineer- CTJ- Poly This role focuses on operating and improving Microsoft 365 services within sovereign cloud environments, emphasizing availability, compliance, and security. Responsibilities include incident response, monitoring telemetry, implementing scalable solutions, and collaborating across teams to ensure service health and customer satisfaction. The role supports the delivery of M365 services, including CoPilot, in highly regulated environments. | — | 0 |
| Project Director Project Director at Microsoft, responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of complex customer programs, managing risks, resources, and stakeholder relationships. The role involves pre-sales activities, ensuring compliance, and driving program planning and performance for technology delivery, with a working knowledge of cloud technologies including Azure and AI-enabled solutions. | — | 0 |
| Product Management Product Manager for Azure Data engineering team, focusing on analytics experiences in Microsoft Fabric. The role involves customer engagement for deprecation of older versions, process management, telemetry-driven outreach, and documentation enhancement. Requires experience with SQL, Power BI, and Kusto queries. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Program Manager - Business Operations This role is for a Critical Environment Program Manager in Business Operations at Microsoft, focusing on the financial integrity, commercial performance, and operational efficiency of datacenters. It involves financial controllership, contract management, spend and performance management, cost optimization, and operational partnership within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Azure Edge Security Software Engineer for Azure Edge Security focusing on cryptography, keys, and certificates. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining security solutions for edge and cloud environments, leading technical architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and analyzing security threats. Experience with AI-based development tools is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Database Engineer Senior Database Engineer role focused on architecting, designing, and managing diverse database platforms (RDBMS, NoSQL, ClickHouse, Azure services) in a Linux environment. The role involves leading automation initiatives, implementing IaC and CI/CD for database deployments, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance production services using low-code/no-code solutions. Responsibilities include performance tuning, capacity planning, mentoring junior engineers, and driving compliance with security and regulatory standards. Experience with emerging trends in low-code/no-code solutions and their application is also a key aspect. | — | 0 |
| Senior Full stack Engineer - Kusto Senior Full Stack Engineer to design and build platforms for exploring and analyzing massive datasets in real time, focusing on the Kusto analytics engine within Azure Data. The role involves owning backend and frontend components, driving architectural decisions, and evolving the RealTime Intelligence (RTI) platform in Microsoft Fabric, building systems that deliver low latency insights at massive scale. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician (shift) This role is for a Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of Microsoft's datacenters. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining equipment (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, generators), responding to incidents, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed. The role requires working shifts and potentially traveling between sites. | — | 0 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture, Security & AI - New Zealand This role is a Cloud Solution Architect specializing in Security & AI, focusing on driving customer security transformations on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms. It involves owning the technical customer relationship, providing architectural guidance, delivering technical presentations, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer adoption and success. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II Software Engineer II role on the Azure Database for PostgreSQL team, focusing on improving availability, scalability, query performance, storage, and networking optimizations for operational databases. The team's mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering data-first applications and driving a data culture. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, test planning and automation, code creation and maintenance, and live service operations. | — | 0 |
| Tech Customer Success Account Manager This role is a Tech Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft, focusing on supporting Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C) customers. The role involves managing customer relationships, driving customer success through Microsoft's cloud platforms, and orchestrating post-sales delivery and support across the Microsoft and Partner ecosystem. The emphasis is on helping customers achieve their strategic and transformational cloud projects and accelerate their adoption and usage of Microsoft products and services, leveraging AI-powered insights and tools. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Account Executive This role is for a Strategic Account Executive at Microsoft New Zealand, focusing on the Health Sector. The primary responsibility is to lead Microsoft's engagement with Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, driving their 10-year Digital Health Plan. The role involves developing and executing account strategies, building CXO-level relationships, and orchestrating virtual teams to deliver transformative business outcomes through technology, including AI and cloud platforms. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Ops INTERN This is an intern role for Critical Environment Operations within Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) division. The intern will support the delivery of core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud services, including Azure. Responsibilities include routine monitoring and inspection of critical facility equipment, using CMMS for maintenance, assisting with emergency monitoring, performing basic troubleshooting, escorting contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and security requirements. The role requires pursuing or recently completing a degree in a related technical field, a strong safety focus, basic computer proficiency, and a demonstrated interest in mission-critical infrastructure or data center operations. Prior experience in facilities, utilities, or technical operations is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians INTERN This is an internship role for Data Center Technicians at Microsoft, focusing on the physical infrastructure of data centers that power Microsoft's cloud services. Responsibilities include hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as assisting with inventory and asset management. The role requires basic computer hardware knowledge and pursuit of an IT-related degree or certificate. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians INTERN Internship role focused on supporting the physical infrastructure of Microsoft's data centers, including hardware installation, troubleshooting, and cable management. This is an entry-level position for students pursuing IT-related degrees or certifications. | — | 0 |
| Digital Account Executive This role is for a Digital Account Executive at Microsoft, focused on serving Medium Enterprise managed clients and driving their digital transformation. The role involves building executive-level relationships, leveraging digital tools, orchestrating team resources, and engaging with partners to provide solutions. Key responsibilities include account management, strategic planning, pipeline management, forecasting, and driving renewals and upsell/cross-sell opportunities. The role emphasizes collaboration, customer success, and leveraging industry knowledge and Microsoft solutions. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Project Manager - IT Project Manager for Microsoft Data Centers, responsible for managing IT projects, troubleshooting service incidents, ensuring adherence to safety and security policies, and collaborating with various teams to deliver core infrastructure for Microsoft's online services like Azure, Bing, and Office 365. | — | 0 |
| Technicien principal en environnement critique opérationnel/Critical Environment Technician This role is for a Critical Environment Technician (CET) in Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, responsible for maintaining critical datacenter infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, safety enforcement, and developing operational procedures. The role supports Microsoft's cloud services like Azure, Office 365, and Xbox. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician INTERN This is an intern position for a Critical Environment Technician within Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO). The role involves performing basic tasks related to monitoring and inspecting critical facility equipment, using a maintenance management system, assisting with emergency monitoring, performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance, escorting contractors, and preparing reports. The internship focuses on gaining experience in mission-critical infrastructure and data center operations. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician INTERN Internship role focused on supporting the physical infrastructure of Microsoft's data centers, including hardware installation, troubleshooting, and cable management. This role is part of the Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, which powers Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician INTERN Internship role focused on supporting the physical infrastructure of data centers, including hardware installation, cabling, and maintenance. This is a hands-on role within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician INTERN This is an internship role for a Data Center Technician at Microsoft, focusing on the physical infrastructure of data centers that power Microsoft's cloud services. Responsibilities include deploying, installing, replacing, and troubleshooting hardware and cables, handling data-bearing devices, and managing inventory. The role requires basic computer hardware knowledge and pursuit of an IT-related certificate or degree. | — | 0 |
| Datacenter IT Operations Manager Microsoft is seeking a Datacenter IT Operations Manager to lead a team responsible for data center site services, logistics, and deployment. This role involves ensuring operational stability, collaborating with internal business groups, and maintaining safety, security, and compliance within the datacenter environment. The position requires experience in mission-critical service management and people management. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians INTERN This is an internship role for Data Center Technicians at Microsoft, focusing on the physical infrastructure of datacenters, including hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It is not directly related to AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians INTERN Internship role focused on supporting the physical infrastructure of Microsoft's datacenters, including hardware installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This role is part of the Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer role focused on building services and solutions for developer productivity and system modernization within the M365 AIForward team. The role involves hands-on coding, leading technical strategy, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on integrating AI into existing and new services. | — | 0 |
| Education Strategy and Engagement Manager - Minecraft Education This role is for an Education Strategy and Engagement Manager for Minecraft Education. The primary focus is on driving adoption and engagement of the product among educators and learners globally. It involves translating engagement patterns into actionable growth initiatives, collaborating with various teams, and championing educator needs. The role is at the intersection of product, education, and growth, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and experimentation. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer This role is for a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, focusing on the design, testing, and implementation of infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services. The engineer will be responsible for creating robust and scalable designs, developing verification plans, managing project schedules, and ensuring the reliability and safety of hardware features. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating technical trade-offs, and documenting complex technical details. It is part of the Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, which manages a global portfolio of datacenters. | — | 0 |
| Senior Finance Manager Senior Finance Manager responsible for consolidating financial numbers, generating performance insights, and coordinating key processes like closing, forecasting, and budgeting for Microsoft's commercial business in the Americas region. The role involves strategic resource allocation, investment analysis, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineering II Software Engineer II role on the Azure Data SQL Core Team, focusing on building and maintaining Microsoft's operational database systems. The role involves improving product performance, scalability, and TCO by working on operating system capabilities, hardware architectures, and persistent memory technologies. The team's mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering data-first applications and driving a data culture. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer Principal Software Engineer role within the Business & Industry Copilots group at Microsoft, focusing on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and AI Builder. The role involves building a suite of microservices for near real-time insights over data and requires strong software engineering skills, including debugging, incident management, secure design principles, and experimentation using feature flags. The position is for a mature, established product suite within the enterprise AI domain. | — | 0 |
| Digital Stores Go-to-Market Lead- Americas This role is responsible for driving the planning and execution of go-to-market programs for Microsoft Digital Stores in the Americas, focusing on product launches, campaigns, and commercial moments. It involves translating global priorities into scalable execution, partnering with cross-functional teams, and analyzing performance to optimize customer outcomes. The role also involves stewardship of Microsoft 365 financial performance and customer insights. | — | 0 |
| Business Strategy Director, Business Process This role is for a Business Strategy Director focused on helping large enterprises move from AI ambition to execution by defining clear priorities, operating models, and action plans for AI transformation. The role involves partnering with executive leadership, designing operating models, and establishing frameworks for AI-driven business process transformation. It is a customer-facing advisory role that focuses on the 'how' of transformation, not on selling or implementing specific products. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II Software Engineer II role focused on designing and implementing multi-tenant, enterprise-class storage and analytics platforms for Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite of products. The role involves building solutions, creating tools, automating issue detection, and contributing to product improvements. While the team works with AI Builder and intelligent solutions, the core focus is on the underlying platform and data insights, not direct AI/ML model development. | — | 0 |
