Software Engineer II and Sr. Software Engineer - AI Frameworks at Microsoft
Mountain View, CA
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Jul 28, 2026
Mountain View, CA
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role focused on designing, implementing, and testing components for AI/ML frameworks and tools, with an emphasis on performance optimization and large-scale distributed systems. The work involves contributing to pipelines and system-level code, supporting internal and external partners, and building Android applications. Suited to engineers with a background in systems programming, compilers, or machine learning.
Mid level · 4+ years
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).
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Why we read it this way (4)
The posting lists two overlapping requirement tiers — one gating on 2+ years of experience and another (described as 'specialized security screenings') gating on 4+ years. The higher bar (4+ years) appears to be the operative requirement for the role as described, so total experience is set to 4 years.
The language requirement (C, C++, C#, Python) is stated as 'including but not limited to' — candidates proficient in any one of these languages would likely satisfy the gate; all four are captured as a mutually interchangeable group.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's degree … OR equivalent experience,' so no formal degree is hard-gated.
The mention of 'specialized security screenings' may imply a clearance or background check process, but no specific US security clearance level is named or hard-required.
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