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Work type: Hybrid
Location: WA
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 49 days ago
Closes: Oct 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

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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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The Content Services Verticals team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of next-generation systems for Microsoft Start, collaborating with teams across divisions like Edge, Windows, Xbox, and Bing to build scalable backend services powered by large language models (LLMs). This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing full-stack applications, APIs, and infrastructure while working closely with product managers, applied scientists, and frontend developers. Key responsibilities include developing LLM-powered services, creating evaluation frameworks, and ensuring seamless integration for optimal performance. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in building complex backend systems and RESTful APIs, along with expertise in distributed systems, prompt engineering, and deployment automation, all within a fast-paced agile environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

Python JavaScript RESTful APIs Microservices LLMs Evaluation frameworks Prompt engineering Docker Kubernetes CI/CD AWS Azure Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis GraphQL

What you'll do

Design and implement robust, scalable full-stack applications for Microsoft Start.
Build and integrate applications using large language models (LLMs) with a focus on quality and reliability.
Develop evaluation frameworks and evals to measure model performance and ensure high-quality outputs.
Apply prompt engineering techniques to refine and optimize user experiences driven by LLMs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain efficient backend services.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex backend systems.
Proficient in developing and optimizing RESTful APIs and microservices for reliability and efficiency.
Strong expertise in large language models (LLMs) and their integration into applications.
Experience in creating evaluation frameworks to measure model performance and quality.
Skilled in prompt engineering techniques to optimize LLM-driven user experiences.
Proactive mindset with a focus on innovation, scalability, and maintainability of solutions.