Software Engineer II, Gen AI & Agents

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $152k

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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

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II, Gen AI & Agents

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As a senior software engineer on the HM team at Microsoft, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge AI agent systems that automate business processes and enhance customer security experiences. Your daily tasks include writing high-quality code for robust, scalable frameworks, integrating with enterprise platforms like Azure AI and Microsoft 365, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles and industry regulations. You will also troubleshoot production issues on a rotation basis, optimize agent performance through continuous monitoring, and contribute to innovation by staying updated with the latest AI technologies and security standards. Proficiency in distributed services, along with strong skills in AI, data privacy, and responsible AI practices, is essential for this role within Microsoft’s expansive enterprise environment.

Skills

Python Azure AI Microsoft 365 Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Zero Trust Terraform Prometheus Grafana Git REST APIs JSON YAML

What you'll do

Design and develop robust AI agent frameworks for enterprise use.
Ensure compliance and data privacy when integrating AI agents with knowledge sources.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments on a rotation basis.
Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of AI agents.
Stay updated with latest AI technologies, security standards, and development practices.
Participate in code reviews to improve processes and foster innovation.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience in developing distributed services.
Strong background in building robust, scalable, and secure AI agent frameworks.
Experience integrating systems with enterprise platforms like Azure AI and Microsoft 365.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams for product development.
Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
On-call support experience for troubleshooting and optimizing production environments.
Commitment to continuous learning in AI technologies and security standards.

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