Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building large-scale distributed systems. Your expertise in Java allows you to design and implement high-performance applications that can handle vast amounts of data and user requests. You are familiar with deep learning techniques and understand how they can be applied to enhance search capabilities.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to gather user requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your strong problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, ensuring that the systems you build are not only efficient but also scalable and reliable.

You are passionate about innovation and continuously seek to improve existing systems. You stay updated with the latest advancements in technology and are eager to apply new techniques to enhance the performance and relevance of search APIs. Your growth mindset drives you to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning within your team.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, is a plus. Familiarity with orchestration engines and online GPU inference systems will set you apart. You may also have experience in working with large datasets and optimizing search algorithms for better performance.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for developing the next generation of grounding APIs and their hosting platform services. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand user requirements and ensure that the systems you build meet their needs. Your work will involve constructing a system with a tens-of-billions-level index, focusing on creating an orchestration engine capable of operating within hundreds of milliseconds.

You will engage in hands-on coding, designing APIs that are not only fast but also intelligent, leveraging deep learning techniques to drive advancements in relevance. Your contributions will directly impact the performance of Bing Search and Copilot Search, enabling rapid and scalable search capabilities for a wide range of applications.

You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall architecture of the system, ensuring that best practices are followed. Your role will require you to monitor system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise, ensuring that the services you develop are reliable and efficient.

What we offer

Microsoft offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on users worldwide. The company values collaboration and inclusion, fostering a culture where every employee can thrive.

You will receive competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Microsoft is committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet, and you will play a key role in realizing this mission through your work.

Join us at Microsoft and be part of a team that is shaping the future of search technology. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.