As a senior engineer within Microsoft Foundry’s Agents organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing and scaling large-scale, cloud-native systems that support the entire lifecycle of intelligent agents. Your responsibilities include designing secure enterprise deployment platforms, integrating governed tools, fine-tuning models for optimal performance, and implementing deep observability features to ensure continuous evaluation and optimization. You will work at the intersection of distributed systems, AI infrastructure, and developer platforms, making architectural decisions that prioritize reliability, security, and compliance. Key tasks involve improving iteration loops through better tooling and automation, debugging complex interactions across various components, and driving technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle. The role also entails championing operational excellence and responsible AI practices while collaborating closely with partner teams to deliver production-ready platforms. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in languages such as C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript, along with a strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native technologies.
Skills
Python
Java
JavaScript
C
C++
C#
Distributed Systems
Cloud Services
AI Infrastructure
Developer Platforms
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Terraform
AWS
Azure
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Git
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Build and scale foundational services for secure agent deployment and governed tool integration.
Design distributed runtimes and cloud services ensuring enterprise-scale reliability, security, and compliance.
Enhance iteration loops with better tooling and automation for fine-tuning, evaluation, and optimization.
Debug and optimize complex interactions across models, data, hardware, and infrastructure.
Drive technical direction and influence long-term architecture in software development lifecycle.
What we're looking for
At least 6 years of technical engineering experience with strong programming skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; Master's preferred.
Experience coding in multiple languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, AI infrastructure, and developer platforms.
Strong ability to design and optimize complex cloud-native systems for reliability and security.
Proven track record of driving technical direction and influencing long-term architecture.
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,800–$274,800
range sits above
68%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$142,800–$238,050
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$177,250–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
451 open roles
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$119,800–$234,700
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