Senior Research Software Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

ARiA is looking for highly motivated self-starters and low-ego team players to j...

Location

United States , Madison; Alexandria; Seattle

Salary:

Not provided

Applied Research in Acoustics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to sensitive information
Bachelor’s degree or greater in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent)
Expertise designing and developing code using modern programming/scripting languages such as C, C++, Golang, JavaScript (and variants), and Python
Expertise developing and deploying software in an agile, continuous-integration (CI) framework across a variety of hardware platforms (desktop, server, cloud) using modern tools including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Exceptional ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills to solve challenges
Ability to work independently but collaboratively
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced professional office environment
Ability to communicate technical solutions to colleagues and customers
Superior oral and written communications skills

Job Responsibility

Algorithm and software design, development, research, and testing to support prototypes and products
Supporting the transition of research algorithms to fielded systems
Preparing documentation to summarize design and status of prototypes and products
Assisting with in-field integration, testing, and support, with some local travel required
Developing an interface between a C++ underwater-acoustics physics engine and a video game for education and training
Developing a JavaScript backend for a scenario-design and management tool for players and integration of that system with a learning-management system (LMS)
Developing algorithms and software for a cloud-deployed cognitive tool that allows natural-language query of legal documents to answer user questions about government regulations and supporting the DevOps process for deployment of the prototype

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer II

OneDrive and SharePoint are rapidly growing services at the center of Microsoft'...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

100600.00 - 199000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Experience in related to cloud scale distributed design and patterns
The ability to deliver informed designs and plans ahead of production and execution
Knowledge of others' expertise and the ability to involve multiple players (within and outside the organization) in the creation or development of novel products, processes, or research streams

Job Responsibility

Design and deliver systems that enable partners and ISVs to migrate from other cloud providers, improve core systems performance and efficiencies, and ensure zero customer impact throughout the change management cycle
Deliver systems to meet our business continuity planning goals, provide telemetry for optimizing the service and drive our response time for detecting and resolving service issues down
Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI)
Contribue to the identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product area with little oversight
Helps to identify other teams and technologies that will be leveraged, how they will interact, and when one's system may provide support to others
Contributes to determining back-end dependencies associated with product, application, service, or platform functionality for product features
Understands downstream effects of solutions and work provided
Helps to identify areas of dependency and overlap with other teams or team members and drives coordination
Remain current in skills by investing time and effort into staying abreast of current developments that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale
Reviews work items to deepen knowledge of product features in partnership with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) and executes project plans, release plans, and work items

Fulltime

Senior Research Software Engineer - Azure Office of the CTO

Azure Office of the CTO (AOCTO) plays a crucial role in Microsoft’s rapidly expa...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Design and execute AI and security research initiatives from hypothesis development through experimentation, validation, and analysis, driving outcomes that contribute to academic publication and/or product integration
Develop and evaluate model improvement strategies through systematic experimentation and ablation, ensuring both scientific rigor and practical applicability
Analyze model behavior, robustness, and safety characteristics to inform technical direction, research contributions, and real-world deployment decisions
Maintain and optimize GPU research infrastructure, ensuring cluster reliability, performance efficiency, and adherence to security best practices to support experimentation
Synthesize emerging technical trends into actionable insights and collaborate across research and engineering teams to translate validated findings into high-impact outcomes
Conduct market, technical, and architectural research to evaluate emerging technologies
Keep up with cloud trends and share insights with the CTO and executive office
Maintain confidentiality on internal projects and initiatives not yet public

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer – Research Platform

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team tha...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

200000.00 USD / Year

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience leading large-scale engineering projects
Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
Experience in distributed systems
Expertise in Python is required
Ability to tackle complex technical problems at the intersection of infrastructure and research enablement
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in a rapidly evolving environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with global researchers and engineers
Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thing

Job Responsibility

Expand the Optiver Research Platform’s capabilities by building features and improving performance across service orchestration, job scheduling, cluster management, big-data processing, and other core services
Build and evolve a fully managed compute & data platform layer for improved scale & reliability in Python & Rust
Explore cutting-edge technologies and integrate them into Optiver’s research workflows to enhance performance and allow deriving better insights
Collaborate globally with Optiver business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers

What we offer

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
A highly competitive compensation package
Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Senior Research Software Development Engineer

Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft's mission to redefine how software is b...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to Rust or C++, and Python
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years

Job Responsibility

Advance language model engine capabilities through applied research and production engineering, integrating in‑house innovations and state‑of‑the‑art techniques to improve model accuracy, speed, reliability, and expressivity across first‑party and third‑party engines
Design, implement, and review performance‑critical engine code (primarily in Python and Rust), ensuring high standards for correctness, test coverage, security, diagnosability, and maintainability, while coaching peers through rigorous and timely code reviews
Apply AI‑native development practices across the full SDLC, using AI tools responsibly for design, coding, testing, and analysis, and taking ownership of the quality and correctness of AI‑assisted outputs while helping establish best practices across the team
Develop and evolve advanced inference techniques (e.g., speculative decoding, constrained decoding, structured generation), validating design choices through experimentation, benchmarking, and production telemetry
Own engine‑level design and integration decisions, producing clear design documents, evaluating trade‑offs across multiple architectural options, and collaborating across teams to ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and cost
Drive engineering excellence in production environments, including comprehensive testing strategies, observability, live‑site readiness, incident response, and post‑incident learning, with a focus on reducing operational risk in multi‑tenant inference systems
Contribute to and leverage open‑source LM infrastructure where appropriate, responsibly reusing and extending external code, sharing learnings with the broader community, and continuously staying current with emerging research, tools, and engine‑level techniques

Fulltime

Senior Research Software Development Engineer, MSR AI for Science

We are on the cusp of a new frontier in which machine learning and artificial in...

Location

Netherlands , Schiphol

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics or a related field
Strong familiarity with Linux and the open-source ecosystem
Proficient working with large datasets in a cloud or HPC environment
Proficient in building and optimizing distributed systems and large-data applications, including those using tensor accelerators or GPUs
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Passionate about pushing the boundaries of science

Job Responsibility

Architect, design, and implement scalable and robust solutions for machine learning and scientific research involving large volumes of heterogeneous data
Build and optimize distributed data processing and model building pipelines
Develop and maintain tools and technologies for building, training, optimizing, scaling machine learning solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, researchers, and software engineers
Document and share best practices across the organization
Maintain the highest standards in code quality and software design

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer - Application Engineer

This is a career-defining opportunity to play a crucial role in a hyper-scale AI...

Location

United States , Salt Lake City

Salary:

Not provided

PassiveLogic

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years in software engineering, computer science, front-end web-application development, or a related field
Strong JavaScript, TypeScript, or Swift experience
Strong algorithms, data structures, and coding background
Experience with user interface frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue, Swift UI etc.)
Extraordinary teammate with excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional communication skills: Ability to collaborate across teams, clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and document solutions effectively.
Organized and strategic: Experience in managing complex engineering projects, including timelines, scope, and deliverables, with attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset: Use your skillset to work flexibly across multiple teams and application.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate.
Problem solving: You own this role. When issues arise, be the empowered force that solves them, driving solutions to completion.

Job Responsibility

Design and Implement Front End Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of front end architecture to support native-quality web applications for multi-platform deployment.
Contribute Across Teams: Collaborate cross-functionally to build our technology and celebrate our shared successes. Be impact-driven, seek to be a good employee, neighbor, and global citizen.
Optimize Systems-level Performance: Be a systems-level thinker who researches before they act and values sound processes and broad thinking.
Prioritize Execution, Stability, and Velocity: Focus on delivering short-term wins while maintaining a long-term vision within our shared architecture. Take pride in the impact of our products and in delivering a 'wow' customer experience.
Nerd Out About Your Craft: Dive deep into the details and continuously refine your expertise.

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Generous equity share package
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Disability and life Insurance options
Flex PTO
Team-building events
Free catered lunch in the office Monday — Friday
Free ski pass (We are at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon)
Free National Park pass

Fulltime

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Senior Software Engineer - Crypto R&D

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative t...

Location

United States , Austin, TX ; Ann Arbor, MI ; San Francisco, CA

Salary:

179000.00 - 219000.00 USD / Year

Charles Schwab

Expiration Date

June 16, 2026

Requirements

10+ years of progressive software development and engineering experience, with a strong foundation in system design and architecture
Experience working with blockchain technologies or digital asset platforms, including familiarity with distributed ledger concepts and tokenization approaches
Ability to operate as a crypto subject matter expert in digital assets while applying technical expertise across multiple domains
Strong understanding of modern software architectures and distributed systems
Experience designing or evaluating secure systems, with familiarity in cryptographic principles or financial infrastructure concepts
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust or Go
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate research into practical insights and prototypes

Job Responsibility

Act as a technical thought leader, driving innovation across multiple R&D initiatives through development of proof-of-concepts and architectural exploration
Provide subject matter expertise in digital assets and blockchain technologies, helping shape Schwab’s perspective on tokenization, custody, and on-chain financial infrastructure
Evaluate blockchain architectures, smart contract frameworks, and tokenization models to assess applicability within a regulated financial services environment
Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for business and technology stakeholders, helping inform strategic decision-making
Contribute to internal research, whitepapers, and presentations that advance Schwab’s understanding of digital assets and emerging technologies
Engage with industry participants, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to stay informed on evolving trends, risks, and opportunities
Support a broader set of R&D initiatives beyond digital assets, applying architectural thinking across domains such as AI/ML, cloud-native systems, and digital identity/trust

What we offer

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fulltime

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