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.
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Solution Architect - Security This role is for a Cloud Solution Architect focused on AI security within Microsoft's Customer Experience & Success team. The architect will act as a trusted advisor to customers, designing security architectures for AI workloads and data across the Microsoft cloud, focusing on identity, data protection, cloud posture, and secure app development. Key responsibilities include guiding customers on Zero Trust principles, assessing AI security risks like data leakage and prompt injection, and mapping mitigations to Microsoft capabilities. The role requires hands-on experience with security controls and enterprise security platforms, with a strong foundation in core security areas and an interest in AI/GenAI security. | — | 5 |
| Solution Architect- AI Solution Architect role focused on designing and deploying AI-driven architectures for enterprise customers, leveraging Microsoft Cloud and AI technologies. The role involves understanding customer technical environments, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful implementation of solutions. | — |
| 5 |
| Solution Engineer - Copilot Solution Engineer focused on driving adoption of Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot and Agent solutions, partnering with customers to design and implement architectures, and accelerating their AI transformation journey. | Agent | 5 |
| Data Center Technician This role involves staging, setting up, troubleshooting, and decommissioning hardware in a data center environment. The technician will follow standard operating procedures, perform quality checks, and assist other technicians. The role is part of Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, supporting core infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician This role is for a Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory and asset management, including handling deliveries, coordinating vendors, processing warranty claims, and ensuring accurate tracking of assets. The role requires adherence to security and data management policies. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician Manager Lead a team of technicians in a data center environment, overseeing hardware deployments, diagnostics, and decommissioning. Focus on team performance, KPI monitoring, SLA adherence, and ensuring compliance with policies and safety procedures. This role is crucial for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure operations. | — | 0 |