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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $139,900–$274,800 / yr
Posted: 64 days ago
Closes: Sep 29, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $207k

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This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $173,350–$220,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $207k versus about $197k 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

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Microsoft AI is seeking a Senior Engineering Leader to build and lead a high-performing engineering organization responsible for Copilot AI Evaluation. This role involves hiring and developing engineering managers, setting technical and organizational strategy, and delivering large-scale evaluation platforms and techniques. The leader will partner with senior engineering and product leadership to define priorities and drive cross-organizational initiatives, ensuring the quality of Copilot at scale. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in building and scaling AI-focused engineering teams, managing 30+ engineers across multiple teams, and a deep understanding of LLM evaluation and ML infrastructure. They should possess strong technical judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to foster a diverse and inclusive team culture. This role demands expertise in AI quality measurement, software systems delivery, and leadership in fast-paced environments.

Skills

LLM AI Machine_Learning Engineering_Management Software_Systems Recruiting Developing_Talent Technical_Judgment Distributed_Teams CI/CD Python Java C++ SQL Azure GitHub JIRA Confluence Slack Zoom

What you'll do

Build and lead a multi-team engineering organization of 30+ engineers, including hiring managers who lead their own teams.
Set technical and organizational strategy for Copilot AI Evaluation, aligning with MAI’s broader vision.
Partner with senior leadership to define priorities, influence roadmaps, and drive cross-organizational initiatives.
Own end-to-end delivery of evaluation platforms and techniques for measuring and improving Copilot quality at scale.
Recruit, develop, and retain world-class engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

What we're looking for

12+ years of technical engineering experience with at least 6+ years in engineering management.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations, including hiring managers.
Experience delivering large-scale software systems in AI, machine learning, or related fields.
Deep expertise in LLM evaluation, AI quality measurement, or ML infrastructure at scale.
Track record of partnering with senior leadership to set strategy and drive cross-organizational programs.
Strong ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments, making decisions with incomplete information.

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