Join Our Team as a Principal AI Architect at Microsoft!

Are you ready to lead in innovating cutting-edge hardware designs that drive the growth of Microsoft's cloud services? Microsoft's Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) team within the Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure (AHSI) invites you to be a pivotal part of Microsoft's ambitious "Intelligent Cloud" mission. Our team spearheads the architecture and deployment of hardware solutions that power over 200 online services, reaching over a billion users globally, including high-impact services like Microsoft Azure, Bing, Office 365, and Xbox Live, among others.

As a Principal AI Architect, you will shape the future of Azure's hardware roadmap, designing and developing performance models and analysis tools crucial for executing expansive neural network models on a large scale. This role calls for an expert with a robust background in software engineering, performance modeling, and neural network training and inference.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-level performance models and infrastructures.
• Work collaboratively with hardware architecture and software framework teams.
• Innovate and analyze novel neural network (NN) architectures.
• Uphold and embody our culture and values centered on respect, integrity, and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of technical engineering experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering field plus 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience, or a Doctorate degree plus 4 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing/architecting CPUs and accelerators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of large language models, including training and inference phases.
• Proficiency in Python programming and experienced in software engineering.
• A collaborative mindset and effective communication skills.

Salary Range & Benefits:

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. Specific ranges apply to San Francisco Bay and New York City metropolitan areas, with the base pay there ranging from USD $173,200 - $282,200 annually. Eligibility for benefits and other compensation varies by role and location. Discover more about our competitive compensation and benefits at .

Application Details:

This opportunity will remain open until May 21, 2024. Microsoft is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of background, inclusive of all protected characteristics. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Embark on a transformative career path with Microsoft Azure and revolutionize the digital landscape. Apply now to become a leader in our dynamic team and foster global innovation at Microsoft!

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