Software Engineer 2 - AI

Overview

The Customer Experience AI (CxAI) group within Dynamics 365 is pioneering next-generation AI-powered customer experience solutions. We build intelligent, scalable, multi-modal contact center applications, leveraging conversational AI, large language models (LLMs), and predictive analytics. Our mission is to transform customer engagement through automation, personalization, and responsible AI practices, integrating Dynamics 365, Office 365, and Microsoft cloud services.

We are looking for a Software Engineer 2 - AI to help us grow!

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for customer interaction scenarios including chatbots, voice agents, and sentiment analysis.
• Integrate LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and advanced analytics into customer service workflows.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI researchers, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure high reliability, scalability, and adherence to responsible AI practices.
• Monitor and improve model performance and customer outcomes.
• Troubleshoot live site issues and optimize AI-driven workflows.
• Work closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric features.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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 qualification:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 2+ years of professional software engineering experience,
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, including proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python,
  • OR equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining production services and web applications.
• 2+ years of experience developing features using conversational AI technologies, including natural language processing (NLP) and speech systems.
• 2+ years of experience working with large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, including applying Responsible AI principles within established frameworks.
• Experience with model integration patterns such as prompt engineering, tool/function calling, and evaluation of LLM based systems.
• Working knowledge of search, retrieval, or vector databases used in RAG based solutions.
• Problem solving skills and a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.