Senior Research Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WANYMAQC, Canada
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 72 days ago
Closes: Oct 13, 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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TL;DR · Senior Research Software Engineer

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The Senior Research Software Engineer position on the Agentic Experiences team at Microsoft Research Americas involves driving and contributing to a variety of research projects in various stages, from prototypes to production. This role requires designing and building software using AI tools and frameworks across the SDLC, collaborating with researchers and product teams to create innovative solutions for high-impact areas like health, economics, and coding development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in languages such as Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, or JavaScript, along with a background in engineering leadership within research settings. They should be adept at modernizing AI engineering practices and contributing to the team’s technical vision while navigating ambiguity in a dynamic environment. Experience with Microsoft's AI stack and delivering AI-powered products at scale is preferred.

Skills

Python Rust C# C++ Java JavaScript Azure CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform GitHub GitLab Jenkins Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis AWS Google Cloud Platform Microsoft AI Stack Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence

What you'll do

Independently design and build software using AI tools across the SDLC.
Apply innovative AI agentic tooling for efficient code generation and evaluation.
Lead by example to produce secure, performant, and maintainable code.
Collaborate on cross-project systems that align with research priorities.
Contribute to a cohesive engineering vision in MSR Americas.

What we're looking for

4+ years of technical engineering experience in Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience designing and building software across the SDLC using AI tools and practices
Demonstrated ability to contribute to AI-powered products at scale
Technical leadership experience defining milestones for an engineering team
Experience with Microsoft’s AI stack including Azure/AI Platform and Copilot tools