Currently tracking 250 active AI roles, down 24% 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 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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| IT Technical Trainer This role is for an IT Technical Trainer on the Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) Learning team. The trainer will be responsible for technical training delivery, workforce training needs analysis, and procedural change management activities supporting datacenters. They will leverage technical and adult learning fundamentals to evaluate and report on training activities, and coach learners. The role involves delivering training on core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services. | — | 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 junior 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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| CE Field Service Engineer This role is for a Critical Environment Program Manager (CEPM) responsible for the operational excellence of critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure in Microsoft's datacenters. The role involves ensuring service continuity, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and efficiency. It requires experience in data center operations or similar critical environment settings and focuses on maintaining uptime and reliability of critical systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance oversight. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician This role is for a Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory and asset management, including cycle audits, deliveries, vendor coordination, and documentation. It involves physical inventory tracking, data bearing device destruction, and ensuring accuracy in inventory systems. The role requires on-site presence and may involve travel between sites. | — | 0 |
| Senior Logistics Technician This role is for a Senior Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center. The primary responsibilities include prioritizing and assigning ticketed work, providing guidance on logistics tasks, ensuring inventory accuracy, and coordinating with external stakeholders. The role focuses on standard processes and procedures for Inventory & Asset Management (IAM) within an IT environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Data Center Technician This role is for a Senior Data Center Technician responsible for the preparation, installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of network and server equipment within Microsoft's global data centers. The role involves providing guidance to other technicians, ensuring quality execution, and maintaining awareness of performance indicators and safety protocols. It is a hands-on technical role focused on the physical infrastructure supporting cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician This role involves performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and replacing network and server equipment in Microsoft's data centers. The technician will follow standard procedures, provide input for improvements, and potentially travel between sites. The role is part of Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, supporting various Microsoft cloud services. | — | 0 |
| Senior Data Center IT Support Technician This role provides IT support for data center infrastructure, including secure access workstations, laptops, servers, and audio/visual equipment. Responsibilities include managing inventory, deploying devices, troubleshooting hardware and network issues, and ensuring security compliance for IT assets within Microsoft's global data centers. | — | 0 |
| Senior Logistics Technician This role is for a Senior Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, focusing on inventory and asset management, prioritizing ticketed work, providing guidance on logistics tasks, and ensuring inventory accuracy. It involves coordinating with external stakeholders, managing RMA processes, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The role is not directly AI/ML related but operates within the infrastructure that supports AI services. | — | 0 |