Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineer

Microsoft; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a Platform Engineer to develop secure and performant AI Platform services for Copilot. The ideal candidate has a computer science degree and proficiency in languages such as Python, Golang, and C#. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires experience with scalable services on cloud infrastructure. Join us to innovate and empower others in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building scalable services on public cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in web application development and coding.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build secure and performant AI Platform services.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and AI Researchers.
• Ship high-quality, well-tested, maintainable code.

Skills

Python

Golang

C#

Cloud Infrastructure

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Job description

Overview

As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to work with us on the most interesting and challenging AI questions of our time. Our vision is bold and broad — to build systems that have true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. It’s also inclusive: we aim to make AI accessible to all — consumers, businesses, developers — so that everyone can realize its benefits.

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking experienced Platform Engineers to help build the next wave of capabilities of our personal AI, Copilot. We’re looking for someone who possesses technical prowess, a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in backend technologies, and a mastery of templating to architect solutions that stand the test of time and who will bring an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team every day, in addition to being highly effective. The right candidate enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment. The team is responsible for building platforms that support our work in training models and deploying the core experience of Copilot, while collaborating with our Product Management, Design and AI Research teams.

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

• Build secure and performant AI Platform services that power Copilot.
• Work collaboratively with other Platform, infrastructure, application engineers as well as AI Researchers to build next generation AI products and services.
• Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
• Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND technical engineering experience building web applications with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Golang, C# OR equivalent experience.
• Experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
• Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling multimodal models, either personally or professionally.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.