Senior Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 21, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft is at the forefront of a new era in productivity, and Microsoft 365 Copilot is redefining how we build and deliver AI experiences. We are a small, focused team within MSAI Office of the CTO (OCTO) committed to driving Copilot Agility - accelerating how we innovate, build, and scale the Copilot platform across Microsoft. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about developer agility and improving the speed, reliability, and efficiency of Copilot development. In this role, you will design and build backend, data, and ML systems that empower teams across E+D(M365 Core, OPG, GXP, etc) to develop and deploy Copilot capabilities with greater velocity and confidence. You'll partner closely with other engineers, product managers, and applied scientists to identify bottlenecks, improve workflows, and deliver key initiatives such as the Copilot Data Platform. The qualified candidate is an AI-forward engineer, who can ramp up quickly on new projects, thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and make an immediate impact. You'll contribute both to foundational engineering work and to AI adoption initiatives that drive agility across the Copilot ecosystem.If you're passionate about building high-quality systems, love solving complex technical problems, and are driven by making development faster and smarter - this is the right role for you. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable backend system, data pipelines and evaluation infrastructure to accelerate Copilot development and other agility-related initiatives.Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners - including product managers, applied scientists, and data engineers - to deliver high-impact features and platform improvements.Drive engineering standard practices across the team, contributing to reliability, maintainability, and developer efficiency.Contribute to the technical direction and roadmap by identifying opportunities to improve agility, speed, and developer experience across Copilot systems.Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning, helping the team deliver with velocity and quality.Embody our culture and values. | |