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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| Logistics/Warehouse Technician This role is for a Logistics/Warehouse Technician in a Microsoft Data Center. Responsibilities include performing cycle audits, executing deliveries, coordinating vendors, documenting shipments, initiating warranty claims, processing returns, and managing inventory. The role requires a high school diploma and experience in inventory management or related fields. Fluency in French and English is also required. The role is on-site and may require travel between sites. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Operations Manager Manages data center operations, including people management, service delivery, and ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician Logistics Technician role focused on inventory and asset management within Microsoft's data centers, involving cycle audits, deliveries, vendor coordination, and documentation of inbound/outbound shipments. The role also includes managing warranty claims, processing hardware returns, and ensuring the destruction of data-bearing devices according to SLAs and company policies. It requires strong organizational skills and adherence to security and data management protocols. |
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| Data Center Technician Manager Lead a team of technicians responsible for hardware deployments, diagnostics, and decommissions in Microsoft data centers, focusing on performance, KPIs, SLAs, and team development. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician Apprentice - Paris / Apprenti Technicien en Environnement Critique This is an apprentice role for a Critical Environment Technician at Microsoft's datacenters in Paris. The role involves supporting the infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services (Azure, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive). Responsibilities include performing basic operational tasks, learning to operate critical systems, monitoring facility equipment, using a maintenance management system, assisting with emergency response, supporting incident investigations, participating in maintenance activities, and contributing to procedure development. The role requires ongoing technical study (Bac+2 or Bac+3) and has specific background check requirements. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician This role is for a Data Center Technician responsible for the preparation, installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacement, and decommissioning of equipment in a data center environment. The technician will follow standard procedures, contribute to issue resolution, participate in safety briefings, and ensure compliance with security and data management policies. The role requires fluency in French and English and may involve on-call support. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Program Manager This role is for a Critical Environment Program Manager responsible for the operational excellence of mechanical and electrical infrastructure in datacenters, ensuring service continuity, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and efficiency. The role involves overseeing daily operations, maintenance, and driving safety and compliance within a datacenter environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Electrical and/or Mechanical Technician / Technicien(ne) Electrique ou CVC Sénior This role is for a Senior Critical Environment Technician responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of Microsoft's datacenters. Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, managing operational and safety situations, mentoring junior technicians, performing maintenance, responding to incidents, and monitoring equipment performance using telemetry. The role involves shift work and is crucial for delivering the core infrastructure for Microsoft's online services. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Technician Manager This role manages a team of technicians responsible for the operations and maintenance of critical environment systems within Microsoft's data centers. Responsibilities include people management, overseeing equipment and systems operations (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls), maintenance, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed. | — | 0 |