Senior Software Engineer

Are you interested in developing and optimizing deep learning systems?  Are you interested in designing novel technology to accelerate their training and serving for cutting edge models and applications?  Do you want to scale large Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to their limits on massive supercomputers?   Are you interested in being part of an exciting open-source library for deep learning systems? The DeepSpeed team is hiring a Senior Software Engineer! 
 
Within AI Platform, the DeepSpeed team works on creating novel state-of-the-art AI models, related infrastructure, and customization tooling. We collaborate deeply with OpenAI and many Microsoft teams across the company, such as Microsoft Research, and numerous products.

 
The DeepSpeed team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with passion for innovations and for building high-quality systems that will make significant impact inside and outside of Microsoft. Our team is highly collaborative, innovative, and end-user obsessed. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with systems skills and is passion about driving innovations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deep learning systems. We value creativity, agility, accountability, and a desire to learn new technologies.

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.  

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C, C++, or CUDA
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience with Machine Learning Software Development

Other Requirements:

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.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications: 

• 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, C, C++, or CUDA
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C, C++, or CUDA
  • OR equivalent experience. 

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable.
• Writes and learns to create code that is extensible and maintainable. 

• Creates a clear and articulated plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions, and defines success for outcomes of tests (e.g., unit tests).  

• Contributes to the identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product area with little oversight. 

• Contributes to efforts to break down larger work items into smaller work items and provides estimation. 
• Participates in code reviews to ensure coding standards are followed. 
• Contributes to the development of automation within production and deployment of a complex product feature.
• Other: Embody our Culture and Values.