Senior or Principal Build Engineer- AI Frameworks
 Microsoft | |
$142,800.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
| |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 May 26, 2026 | |
|
Overview
The AI Frameworks team at Microsoft builds the foundational software that powers advanced machine learning across all major Microsoftproducts-including Windows, Office, Bing, and more. Our work bridges the latest AI models and diverse hardware, enabling seamless AI experiences from supercomputers to mobile devices. The Senior or Principal Build Engineer- AI Infrastructure role targets build and release management engineers. As a member of the Engineering Systems team, you will focus on CICD (Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery), build efficiency and speed, packaging, cloud security, and package deployment. You will provide workflow improvements and stability to enable the AI Frameworks team to do more, faster, and with high confidence across an array of hardware SKUs and programming languages. This is a technical role: it requires hands-on design and development skills. We seek candidates with hands-on experience building and maintaining infrastructure for large-scale C++ and/or Python projects ideally hosted in Github or Azure DevOps. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where engineers are empowered to innovate and share knowledge. An entrepreneurial approach and ability to take initiative and move fast are essential. 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 As a build engineer, the common tasks of the job would include, but not be limited to:
Qualifications Required/Minimum qualifications
Other Requirements:
Additional or preferred qualifications
#aiinfra Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 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. | |