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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| Data Center Technician This role involves staging, setting up, troubleshooting, and decommissioning hardware in Microsoft's Data Centers. The technician will follow standard operating procedures, perform quality checks, and contribute to team tasks. The role supports Microsoft's cloud infrastructure for services like Azure, Office 365, and Xbox. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Technician This role is for a Logistics Technician in a Microsoft Data Center, responsible for inventory management, deliveries, warranty claims, and equipment returns. It involves cycle audits, documentation, and data bearing device destruction, with a focus on operational efficiency and adherence to SLAs and company policies. | — | 0 |
| Datacenter Construction Project Manager This role is for a Datacenter Construction Project Manager at Microsoft. The primary focus is on driving campus-based delivery solutions, reviewing engineering documentation, overseeing procurement, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. The role involves making data-based decisions, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and managing project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget. It requires a strong understanding of construction project management principles and risk mitigation within a regulated environment. |
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| Critical Environment Electrical Engineer This role is for a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, testing, verification, and implementation of electrical systems within Microsoft's datacenters. The role involves developing designs, creating documentation, selecting components, conducting tests, and ensuring project schedules are met, all within the context of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture The Cloud Solution Architect role involves gathering customer insights, mapping architecture, and proposing digital transformation solutions based on Microsoft technologies, with a focus on accelerating AI transformation for customers. The role requires coaching team members, driving adherence to Microsoft standards, and providing a holistic perspective of customer challenges. The role is within the CSA Global Delivery team, focusing on enhancing customer experience with Microsoft's hybrid/public cloud solutions. The role requires prior experience on M365 technologies and a growth mindset to skill up on Copilot and PowerPlatform. Customer demand for Security is trending up, specifically in AI security, Zero Trust, and SOC modernization. | — | 0 |