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Microsoft

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WA Posted 76 days ago Apply by Sep 15, 2026 $163,000–$296,400 / year
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TL;DR

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to join the Platform Engineering team in Redmond, WA. This senior-level role involves architecting secure and performant AI platform services for Copilot, a personal AI assistant, while collaborating closely with Product Management, Design, and AI Research teams. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in backend technologies and templating, along with extensive experience building scalable cloud-based systems on platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python is essential, alongside a strong track record of designing distributed systems at scale. This role demands a methodical approach to problem-solving and the ability to foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C C++ C# Azure AWS GCP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Build secure and performant AI Platform services for Copilot.
  • Architect solutions using backend technologies and templating techniques.
  • Collaborate with AI Researchers to develop next-generation AI products.
  • Design APIs supporting finetuning and deploying the core Copilot experience.
  • Work closely with Product Management, Design teams on platform initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12+ years technical engineering experience.
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years technical engineering experience.
  • Extensive coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Expertise in building distributed systems at scale and deep knowledge of system architecture.

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
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This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $163,825–$220,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

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 532 open roles on FindRole.

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