Job#: 3040636

Job Description:

At Microsoft, we are building platforms and tools that empower scientists, researchers, and data science practitioners to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. As a Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) on our team, you will contribute to developing software solutions that enable scientific computing, machine learning workflows, and simulation-based applications.

This role is ideal for engineers early in their careers who are passionate about applying software engineering to scientific and AI-driven problem spaces, and who are excited to work with cutting-edge technologies such as AI agents and large language models (LLMs).

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for scientific and data science–focused applications.
• Write and own production-quality code for customer-facing GitHub repositories.
• Contribute reusable code assets, tools, and automation frameworks to support broader developer and research communities.

• Partner with product and engineering teams to onboard and support data science customers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to unblock issues and improve developer workflows.
• Ensure high-quality customer experiences by resolving technical challenges efficiently.

• Apply software engineering practices to machine learning workflows and data science problems.
• Contribute to AI/LLM-enabled solutions, including the development of agentic workflows and automation tools.
• Support integration of APIs and emerging AI technologies into scientific computing pipelines.

• Build and support solutions involving computational science, simulation, or modeling workflows.
• Apply programming techniques to real-world scientific problems and research scenarios.

• Maintain and manage GitHub repositories, including issue triage, code updates, and documentation.
• Publish reusable assets and best practices to foster community adoption and engagement.

• Writing, testing, and deploying code for scientific or AI-enabled applications
• Publishing reusable code and tools to GitHub repositories
• Collaborating with teammates to unblock customer issues
• Enhancing AI/LLM-based workflows and developer tooling
• Supporting data scientists by improving software systems and pipelines

• 1–2 years of experience in software development or engineering
• Experience using GitHub or similar version control systems
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, APIs, or model integration
• Experience applying software engineering practices in scientific, data science, or simulation-based contexts

• Experience in scientific computing, computational science, or simulation workflows
• Knowledge of agentic AI systems or AI-driven automation
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data science tooling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in technical, research-oriented environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience

• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub)
• Basic understanding of AI, large language models, and agent-based systems
• Problem-solving and debugging skills
• Effective verbal and written communication

• Share a GitHub portfolio demonstrating relevant projects
• Be prepared to discuss applications of software development in:
  • Scientific computing
  • Machine learning or AI workflows
  • Simulation or research-driven use cases

• Remote-first role
• Flexible work hours to support collaboration across time zones (±2–3 hours)

• Effectiveness in unblocking customer issues
• Quality and maintainability of code contributions
• Adoption and usability of published GitHub assets

• Work at the intersection of AI, scientific computing, and software engineering
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies
• Contribute to impactful solutions supporting researchers and data scientists globally
• Build reusable tools and open-source contributions that shape industry best practices

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