Principal AI Engineer
$139900/y-$274800/y
Microsoft3 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Microsoft is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to join their Security team in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on building AI-native security products and setting the strategy for AI-first security experiences.
About the Role
As a Principal AI Engineer, you will define the technical vision and roadmap for AI-native incubation initiatives, lead R&D from MVP to GA, provide hands-on technical leadership, and ensure responsible AI practices. You will engage with enterprise customers, mentor teams, and drive clarity and results across organizations.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience.
- 6+ years of experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- 3+ years working with Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.
- Proven track record shipping cloud services or platforms at scale.
- Security domain expertise and familiarity with analyst workflows.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $139k–$274k per year, with higher ranges for specific locations.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
Microsoft
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Redmond, WA