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 224 active AI roles, down 17% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $65k–$331k (avg $195k).
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 245 new AI-related roles.
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| Datacenter Campus Director This role is for a Datacenter Campus Director at Microsoft, responsible for managing world-class support services, relationships with authorities, financial management, and ensuring safety, security, and ecological responsibility across a datacenter campus. The role involves leadership, IT and Critical Environment support, incident management, vendor oversight, and collaboration with global teams. It requires significant experience in mission-critical service management and leading diverse organizations, with a strong emphasis on onsite presence and operational excellence. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technicians Intern This is an internship role for Data Center Technicians at Microsoft, focusing on the physical infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services. Responsibilities include deploying, installing, replacing, and troubleshooting datacenter hardware and cabling, handling data-bearing devices, and managing inventory. The role requires basic computer hardware knowledge and an interest in IT equipment, with preferred qualifications including relevant certifications and strong communication skills. |
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| CTO - ASEAN Industry This role is a leadership position within Microsoft's enterprise sales team, focusing on driving digital technology initiatives and AI adoption for customers in the ASEAN region. The CTO will partner with customers to understand their business objectives and technology landscape, develop technology roadmaps, and create thought leadership around emerging trends like AI. The role involves building and growing technology executive networks, orchestrating v-teams, and driving business growth through digital transformation. | — | 0 |
| Technical Support Engineer This role is a Technical Support Engineer focused on troubleshooting and resolving customer technical issues, contributing to product improvements, and supporting customers in their use of Microsoft's products and services, including those powered by AI. The role is customer-facing and involves technical problem-solving within a support organization. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Network Engineer Senior Software Engineer focused on designing, implementing, and managing Azure network infrastructure, including network security, automation, incident response, and performance optimization. Requires experience with Azure networking components and network security. | — | 0 |
| Principal Cybersecurity & Microsoft Security Platform Technology Consultant - CTJ - POLY This role is for a Principal Cybersecurity & Microsoft Security Platform Technology Consultant focused on designing, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise cybersecurity solutions within classified or mission-sensitive federal environments. The candidate will provide technical expertise across the Microsoft Security portfolio, including Identity & Access Security, Endpoint & Device Security, Threat Protection & SOC Modernization, Cloud Security & Workload Protection, Information Protection & Data Security, and Security Operations & Posture Management. The role requires architectural breadth and engineering depth in Microsoft's Zero Trust security stack and serving as a trusted technical advisor to customer security leadership. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Azure Hyper Networking This role is for a Senior Software Engineer on the Azure Networking team, focusing on building and managing the software-defined network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. While the role is within Azure Networking and mentions the explosion of AI and the need for new network generations to support AI technologies, the core responsibilities and qualifications are centered around network infrastructure, distributed systems, and software engineering, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment. The role aims to support AI by providing robust networking infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician This role is for a Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory management, cycle audits, deliveries, warranty claims, and equipment returns. It involves coordinating with suppliers, documenting shipments, and ensuring compliance with security and data management policies. The position requires a high school diploma and experience in inventory management or a related field, with preferred qualifications including experience in IT logistics and operating heavy equipment. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineering Principal Software Engineer role focused on building and scaling managed PostgreSQL service on Azure, including migration capabilities, CDC, replication, and data transformation. Requires deep knowledge of database internals and systems programming languages. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineering II - CTJ - Poly Software Engineer II role focused on Microsoft 365 government cloud service offerings, emphasizing large-scale distributed systems, reliability, security, and performance for critical government customers. The role involves designing, developing, and improving cloud technologies and application architecture. | — | 0 |
| Data Center IT Technician This role provides IT support for data center infrastructure, including servers, network devices, and workstations. Responsibilities include hardware troubleshooting, inventory management, and ensuring devices meet security compliance standards. The role also involves performing basic data center technician tasks like power cycling and component swaps. | — | 0 |
| Research Intern - Applied Power Systems Analysis Research Intern role focused on applied studies of power system behavior under extreme conditions, analyzing system responses, assessing operational risk, and studying the impact of external drivers on grid reliability using existing models. This is an application-focused role involving simulations and data analysis. | — | 0 |
| Technical Support Engineering Manager Lead a team of support engineers to resolve complex customer technical issues, manage customer relationships from a support standpoint, and drive Microsoft Product Improvement. This role focuses on people management, response and resolution, team readiness, product/process improvement, and business integration within the Customer Service & Support (CSS) organization, which leverages AI technology to enhance customer support. | — | 0 |
| Technical Support Advisory This role is a Technical Support Advisory position at Microsoft, focusing on ensuring the technical readiness and process compliance of frontline support staff and delivery partners. It involves providing in-depth technical expertise for products and services, mentoring engineers, and contributing to self-help initiatives and process improvements. The role is part of the Customer Service & Support (CSS) organization within the Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) division, which leverages AI technology to enhance support experiences. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II -CTJ - Poly Software Engineer II role focused on building secure, scalable, and reliable multi-tenant services within Microsoft Security, supporting live services in air-gapped Azure regions and contributing to new service development. Requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 2+ years of experience and a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI and Polygraph. | — | 0 |
| Sales Manager - Technology Service Manages the development and application of a customer plan to manage a business portfolio, collaborating with partners and leaders to shape strategic direction and influence business metrics. Expands strategic customer relationships, anticipates issues, and develops strategies showcasing Microsoft's cloud offerings based on industry trends and customer needs. Leverages internal experts to understand industries, competitors, and customer priorities, and uses in-depth knowledge of Microsoft's offerings to enhance account growth. | — | 0 |
| Technology Consultant Technology Consultant role focused on partnering with customers to design, implement, and optimize technology solutions, combining technical expertise with consultative engagement to drive successful adoption of technology initiatives. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer role within Bing Ads, focusing on ad quality, publisher monetization, and building scalable reporting solutions. The role involves working with distributed systems and delivering high-quality ads. It emphasizes user requirements, code implementation, system monitoring, and staying current with technical developments. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Energy Marshall This role is for a Critical Environment Energy Marshall at Microsoft, responsible for overseeing and assuring compliance with the company's Energy Isolation Program in data centers. The role involves implementing safety policies, establishing Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, coordinating with construction and engineering teams, and generating reports on energy isolation activities. It requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience and the ability to pass security screenings. Preferred qualifications include experience in critical environments, communication skills, and knowledge of MEP systems and electrical theory. | — | 0 |
| Principal Site Reliability Engineering Manager- CTJ- Secret (Cleared Environments) Principal SRE Manager for foundational cloud platform powering M365 Copilot and Exchange Online in highly regulated environments. Focus on operational excellence, reliability, security, and compliance through strong software engineering fundamentals and team leadership. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer - Azure Storage Principal Software Engineer for Azure Storage, focusing on designing, developing, and supporting highly scalable, reliable, and performant cloud storage services. The role involves technical leadership, system design, and infusing AIOps practices for operational excellence. | — | 0 |
| Sales Director - BFSI Sales Director for BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) at Microsoft, focusing on empowering enterprise customers on their AI journey, driving revenue growth, and leading sales teams to achieve AI transformation goals. | — | 0 |
| Senior Finance Manager This role is for a Senior Finance Manager at Microsoft, focusing on financial planning and analysis for the Security Investment Optimization team, which supports Microsoft's AI and Cloud strategy. The position involves partnering with engineering and finance leaders to drive business health, financial planning, performance management, and reporting for security people investments. The role requires strong analytical, forecasting, and communication skills, with an emphasis on enabling profitable growth and AI leadership within the security domain. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II Software Engineer II role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable, reliable, cloud-native backend services and microservices for Microsoft's cloud platforms and product experiences. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent experience. Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern cloud technologies is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineering IC4 Software Engineer role focused on developing and transforming Windows experiences, emphasizing C++ and Windows application development. The role involves designing and developing software and services at scale, leveraging AI-powered tools for software development, and fostering technical relationships with partner teams. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Engineer - C++ Principal Software Engineer role focused on networking components within Windows Servicing and Delivery. Responsibilities include technical leadership, architecture, design, implementation, security, reliability, performance, and mentoring for complex networking systems like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs. Requires strong C++ or similar language skills, networking fundamentals, and security engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| Executive Recruiting Director Executive Recruiting Director at Microsoft, focusing on hiring executive-level talent, particularly in Engineering and AI. The role involves developing recruiting strategies, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, candidate attraction, and ensuring operational compliance. Experience in executive talent acquisition within the technology industry is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager Senior Product Marketing Manager role within Microsoft's AI Business Solutions team, focusing on translating data and marketing technology into actionable insights for sellers, partners, and business leaders. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Engineering to improve go-to-market execution through data-driven insights and decision-making. | — | 0 |
| Energy Resource Manager (ERM) The Energy Resource Manager (ERM) role at Microsoft focuses on reducing stranded capacity in data centers by applying optimization techniques for space, power, cooling, and network. This involves managing IT allocation, collaborating with engineers, and improving Infrastructure Utilization Effectiveness (IUE) and Power Harvesting (PH) to upgrade legacy datacenters and harvest capacity in the existing fleet. The role requires managing IT resources, ensuring compliance with policies, managing programs, and adhering to budget and safety requirements. | — | 0 |
| Hardware Systems Engineer This role is for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer in Microsoft's Azure Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering (CHIE) team. The engineer will develop system validation plans for Azure's hardware solutions, architect and develop test and debug frameworks, build test automation, and partner with technology providers. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and executing system validation plans for state-of-the-art HW solutions, driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies, working with OEMs/ODMs, identifying and resolving server subsystem faults, developing automation and tooling, and handling a DevOps role with on-call responsibilities. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 2+ years of experience in server systems/platforms development and validation, hardware validation architecture, test infrastructure development, automation, and programming languages like Python/PowerShell. Experience with system-level benchmarking, Windows/Linux internals, hardware/firmware/OS interactions, debugging complex issues, and hardware validation tools is preferred. Experience with AI/ML workloads for benchmarking is also mentioned as a preferred qualification. | — | 0 |
| Energy Resource Manager This role focuses on managing IT allocation and optimizing space, power, cooling, and network resources within data centers to reduce stranded capacity. It involves collaborating with engineering teams, managing IT infrastructure, and leading projects to improve Infrastructure Utilization Effectiveness and Power Harvesting. | — | 0 |
| Sales Business Development -- Startups This role is for a Sales Business Development professional focused on the startup ecosystem in the Greater China region. The individual will interface with founders, accelerators, incubators, and investors to drive high-impact initiatives and support startup growth. The role requires a blend of business and technical acumen to engage effectively with startups and evangelize Microsoft's value and innovation. Responsibilities include identifying high-potential startups, building relationships, advising on Microsoft platforms and resources, and working with account management teams. The ideal candidate has experience in structured environments like major technology companies, late-stage startups, investment banking, or consulting, with a strong understanding of market, business, product, and technical challenges. | — | 0 |
| Principal Software Development Engineer Principal Software Engineer role focused on designing, implementing, testing, and supporting systems-level embedded firmware for modern Windows-based devices and accessories. The role involves leading a team through the Software Development Life Cycle to ship hardware products, driving performance and stability enhancements, and collaborating with internal and external partners on system design and firmware implementation. Experience with Rust and embedded Rust development is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Senior SOC Debug Verification Engineer This role is for a Senior SOC Debug Verification Engineer at Microsoft, focusing on the design and verification of computer chips for cloud infrastructure. The engineer will be responsible for developing verification strategies, environments, and methodologies, debugging failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves working with hardware manufacturing and ensuring the quality and efficiency of cloud hardware. While the role mentions applying generative AI solutions to verification work, its core function is hardware verification, not AI model development. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environmental Program Manager Program Manager for Critical Environmental operations in Microsoft's global datacenters, focusing on mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance, project management, cost/energy efficiency, and compliance for core infrastructure supporting Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Program Manager Program Manager for Critical Environment infrastructure in Microsoft's global datacenters, focusing on operations, maintenance, and project management of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure reliability and efficiency for cloud services. | — | 0 |
| 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 such as electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The manager will lead a team, ensure safety and security protocols are followed, manage incident response, and utilize CMMS for tracking assets and work orders. The role focuses on maintaining the infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Operations Manager This role manages critical environment operations for Microsoft's datacenters, focusing on safety, security, compliance, availability, and efficiency of mechanical and electrical equipment. It involves leading a team of professionals and ensuring optimal operational performance of the core infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Applied Sciences Specialist This role is for early-career candidates to start their career by building real-world technology that reaches millions. You will work in a collaborative environment where you can learn quickly and contribute to real projects from the start. As an Applied Scientist, you’ll help bring new ideas and research into production. You’ll work alongside experienced researchers and engineers to turn concepts into working solutions, applying scientific thinking to practical problems. | — | 0 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer, Instrument Development Seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of special-purpose instrumentation for quantum computing hardware characterization, readout, and control. This role involves mixed-signal electronics, low-noise measurement, timing, high-speed data conversion, and system integration in lab and cryogenic environments. Responsibilities include leading instrument development from concept to deployment, architecting precision electronics, defining timing and synchronization, driving validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role also involves defining and maintaining shared reference and validation platforms and managing vendor engagement. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer role within Microsoft's Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD) Engineering & Architecture Group (EAG). This global team supports complex customer engagements, driving early-stage deliveries, enhancing technical capabilities, and developing innovative solutions. The role involves understanding user requirements, designing and architecting products/solutions, writing extensible and maintainable code, implementing solutions, and ensuring live service reliability and supportability. While AI is mentioned in the context of customer solutions and technical/AI leadership, the core responsibilities focus on general software engineering, architecture, coding, and support within a consulting/delivery framework. | — | 0 |
| Enterprise Commercial Leader This role leads and scales high-performing sales teams focused on driving enterprise customer impact and commercial growth. It involves setting strategic direction, developing leaders, and partnering with senior stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and accelerate Microsoft's growth. The position emphasizes people leadership, commercial accountability, and strategic execution, with a focus on developing managers and driving sales excellence. | — | 0 |
| Account Executive - Education Account Executive for Education (Universities) at Microsoft, focusing on expanding cloud and AI business by engaging with university leadership to drive digital transformation initiatives using Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI solutions like Copilot. | — | 0 |
| Senior Quantum Applications Architect This role focuses on developing applications and algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, designing and applying toolsets for modeling quantum applications, and optimizing quantum circuits. It involves collaboration with quantum computing experts and driving innovation in quantum applications and development platforms. | — | 0 |
| Senior Finance Manager, Azure Revenue Planning Senior Finance Manager for Azure Revenue Planning, focusing on the Database portfolio (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, DocumentDB). This role involves financial analysis, business partnership, strategic influence, and rigorous financial modeling to support decision-making and drive ROI. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly Software Engineer II in Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud Security team responsible for designing, delivering, and securing cloud-scale software for highly regulated and mission-critical environments. Focuses on reliability, compliance, and security for internal and customer-facing cloud offerings. | — | 0 |
| Strategic Account Executive Strategic Account Executive at Microsoft focusing on driving digital transformation with strategic customers, leveraging AI, Cloud, Copilot, and Security solutions to achieve business outcomes and revenue growth. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technical Trainer Microsoft is seeking a Logistics Technical Trainer to deliver technical training, conduct needs analysis, and manage procedural changes within their datacenters. The role involves leveraging adult learning fundamentals, evaluating training activities, and coaching learners. The trainer will contribute to the core infrastructure of Microsoft's online services and datacenter operations, focusing on personal and professional development within the team. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician Manager This role manages critical environment technicians in a Regional Operations Center (ROC) for Microsoft's data centers, ensuring operational excellence and reliability of data center infrastructure that supports Microsoft's cloud services. Responsibilities include people management, operation management, and monitoring/responding to alarms for critical equipment. | — | 0 |
| Energy Resource Manager (ERM) This role focuses on managing IT allocation and optimizing space, power, cooling, and network resources within data centers to reduce stranded capacity. It involves collaborating with various engineering teams, managing IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and leading projects related to infrastructure utilization and power harvesting. | — | 0 |