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 |
|---|---|---|
| Security Solution Architect AI & Cybersecurity Solution Architect responsible for leading AI security pre-sales for complex AI and cybersecurity solutions on Microsoft Cloud, translating client requirements into custom security architectures, and acting as a trusted advisor to CISOs and Chief AI Officers. | Agent | 7 |
| Data and AI Solution Architect This role focuses on designing and leading end-to-end enterprise data, GenAI, Copilot, and agentic AI architectures. The Solution Architect translates business outcomes into scalable, secure, and governed solutions, owns data platform design for AI readiness, leads data migration and modernization, architects cross-cloud data integration, defines GenAI solution patterns (prompt orchestration, RAG, embeddings), and leads architecture for Copilot and AI-augmented applications, including agentic AI architectures. | Agent |
| 5 |
| Senior Solution Engineer - AI Workforce Senior Solution Engineer focused on driving AI transformation for enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio & Agents, and related solutions. The role involves leading technical engagements, designing scalable architectures, and acting as a trusted advisor to accelerate adoption and win technical decisions. | Agent | 5 |
| Principal Software Engineer This role is for a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Data engineering team, focusing on building and scaling data platforms for AI and analytics. The role involves leading coding, design, engineering excellence, implementation, and reliability efforts for products like Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, and others. It requires strong software engineering skills and experience in a cloud-native environment. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician This role is for a Data Center Technician at Microsoft. The technician will learn and perform standard procedures for equipment preparation, installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacement, and decommissioning under guidance. They will also gain familiarity with security and data management procedures within the data center environment. The role involves contributing to issue tracking, participating in safety briefings, completing assigned tickets efficiently, and complying with security and data management policies. The technician will maintain a client focus, contribute to a positive team environment, and take accountability for service quality. | — | 0 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture - Infrastructure This role focuses on acting as a trusted technical advisor for Microsoft's strategic customers, helping them improve the reliability, resilience, security, performance, and operational excellence of their Azure environments. It involves proactive assessments, technical guidance, incident leadership, and cross-functional collaboration within a global follow-the-sun model. The CSA will advise on architecture and operations aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework, lead complex troubleshooting efforts, facilitate Root Cause Analysis, and drive reduction of reactive operational demand through reliability-focused recommendations and operational maturity improvements. The role also involves performing proactive health assessments, risk reviews, and analyzing telemetry and monitoring platforms to identify trends and develop actionable insights. Customer engagement includes creating knowledge documentation, delivering onboarding assessments, and tracking remediation progress. Global collaboration with various Microsoft teams is essential. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician This role is for a Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory management, asset tracking, deliveries, and coordinating with vendors for hardware returns and warranty claims. It involves cycle audits, documentation, and ensuring compliance with security and data management policies. | — | 0 |
| IMDA-CLT Program: Solution Engineering INTERN Internship program focused on solution engineering, involving customer engagement, product expertise development, and technical wins, with a focus on building awareness of product strategy and partners. | — | 0 |
| Data Center Technician Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) role focused on the physical infrastructure of data centers, including equipment installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning. The role involves following standard procedures, adhering to security and data management policies, and contributing to team efforts. It is an entry-level position with opportunities for training and career growth within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division. | — | 0 |
| Critical Environment Energy Marshall This role is for a Critical Environment Energy Marshall within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division. The primary responsibility is to oversee and ensure compliance with Microsoft's Energy Isolation Program, including establishing acceptance criteria, implementing learnings, and driving rigor into the program. The role involves establishing centralized Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, coordinating energy isolation activities, acting as a subject matter expert in incident investigations, and participating in high-risk activity planning. The position requires a degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience, with a strong emphasis on safety policies and procedures within critical environments. | — | 0 |