Forward Deployed Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Dec 23, 2026
Nearby: 93 roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $137,688–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Forward Deployed Engineer

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI, where you will take ownership of developing user-facing features from concept to delivery. You’ll collaborate with leading brands to drive their AI transformation by designing and deploying sophisticated software systems at scale. Ideal candidates possess a blend of theoretical AI knowledge and practical software development skills, along with experience in languages like C++, Java, or Python. Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization, is essential, as is hands-on experience with generative AI technologies to create innovative product features. This role demands expertise in optimizing AI solutions for performance and scalability while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript CI/CD DevOps Docker Terraform AI LLMs Generative_AI ML Scalability Security Maintainability

What you'll do

Design and implement user-facing features powered by Generative AI from inception to delivery.
Ensure seamless integration and exceptional quality of developed AI features in production environments.
Work closely with brands to help them integrate AI solutions effectively for business outcomes.
Demonstrate expertise in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated software systems at scale.
Optimize and fine-tune AI-based solutions for performance, accuracy, and scalability continuously.

What we're looking for

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years experience, or Bachelor's with 6+ years.
Proficient in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python.
Strong competence in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement AI/ML solutions in production environments.
Experience leveraging generative AI technologies for innovative product features.
Capable of optimizing and fine-tuning AI-based solutions for performance and scalability.
Proven track record of coaching and developing engineers within the team.

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