Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) partners with business units across Microsoft to apply economics, data science, and machine learning to high impact strategic and commercial decisions.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work closely with economists and data scientists to design and build proof of concept (POC) Machine Learning (ML) and AI solutions, including end to end prototypes with user facing front end components. These POCs are used to test ideas, communicate insights, and inform downstream product and engineering investments across Microsoft.
This role is optimal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full stack, translating analytical concepts into working, demonstrable systems that combine ML, backend services, and intuitive user experiences.
Responsibilities
Design and build end-to-end proof of concept (POC) solutions, spanning backend services, ML integration, and user facing frontend/user interface (UI) components.
Partner closely with economists and data scientists to translate models, experiments, and research insights into interactive prototypes.
Develop lightweight but effective UIs (e.g., dashboards, internal tools, decision support interfaces) that enable stakeholders to explore results and scenarios.
Make pragmatic architecture and technology choices that support rapid iteration while anticipating future productionization by partner engineering teams.
Integrate data pipelines, feature generation, and ML models into cohesive prototype systems.
Clearly document design decisions, technical tradeoffs, and limitations, enabling smooth handoff from POC to product or platform teams.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to refine requirements as insights evolve.
Contribute to a culture of technical rigor, experimentation, and learning within OCE.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience building end to end software systems, including backend services and front end or user interface (UI) components.
- Hands-on experience working with machine learning or data driven systems, such as integrating models into applications or workflows.
- Solid understanding of software design principles, APIs, data structures, and testing practices.
- Familiarity with Azure and data/ML tooling.
- Azure Associate‑ or Expert‑level certifications (e.g., Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
- Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or decision support UIs for technical or business users.
- Familiarity with modern front‑end frameworks or visualization libraries (e.g., React, TypeScript, D3, Plotly, or similar).
- Experience developing ML or analytics prototypes in research, incubation, or innovation‑focused environments.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.