Technical Advisor, Microsoft Superintelligence (Office of the CEO) | Microsoft Careers

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Hybrid
Location
Mountain View, CA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
114 days ago
Closes
Aug 8, 2026

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TL;DR · Technical Advisor, Microsoft Superintelligence (Office of the CEO) | Microsoft Careers

Join the Microsoft Superintelligence team as a Technical Advisor in the Office of the CEO of Microsoft AI, where you will combine deep technical expertise in machine learning and software engineering with strategic advisory skills to support high-level decision-making. Your day-to-day involves engaging with research teams on pre-training, post-training, multimodal systems, infrastructure, and safety work, prototyping models, evaluating techniques, and synthesizing findings into clear recommendations for leadership. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in software engineering or AI research, advanced degrees, and a track record of operating effectively in fast-paced environments while staying at the forefront of AI advancements. This role requires proficiency in modern ML techniques, strong communication skills, and the ability to context-switch between technical domains, making it perfect for those who thrive on ambiguity and enjoy driving critical initiatives from conception through execution.

What you'll do

  • Provide direct technical and strategic support to the CEO on research portfolio opportunities and risks.
  • Engage deeply with research teams on pre-training, post-training, multimodal systems, and safety work.
  • Prototype and evaluate models and techniques to develop insights for strategic decisions.
  • Analyze technical tradeoffs and synthesize findings into clear recommendations for leadership.
  • Stay at the forefront of AI research, tracking emerging techniques and evaluating their applicability.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI research.
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field.
  • Proficient in rapidly prototyping and evaluating technical solutions.
  • Expertise in modern ML techniques including large language models and multimodal systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience with model training, infrastructure, or AI safety research.

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