[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Microsoft jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Microsoft # Senior Research Software Engineer United States, Washington, Redmond Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted April 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556857965) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Senior Research Software Engineer ## Job description ### Individual Contributor (IC) Development Independently design and build software using appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) tools, frameworks and practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a disciplined manner. Apply innovative AI agentic tooling and workflows for efficient code generation, evaluation, debugging, and refinement. ### Coding and Design Owns or collaborates with other engineers on the architecture of solutions, with minimal technical oversight. Applies appropriate coding patterns and best practices (e.g., leveraging state-of-the-art generative artificial intelligence [GenAI], approaches to source code organization, naming conventions). Proactively Considers diagnosability, reliability, testability, and maintainability when reviewing code, and understands when code is ready to be shared or delivered. ### Engineering Excellence Leads by example within the team to produce extensible, maintainable, well-tested, secure, and performant code that adheres to design specifications. Take responsibility for the content of their AI-generated requirements, design documents, code, and other assets, assisting other members of the team to do the same. ### Cross-Project Collaboration Seek connections between MSR projects, design and develop “better together” systems, architectures, and implementations that align key research in support of facilitating new research as well as product transfers. ### Technical Leadership Collaborate with MSR Americas engineering leadership to contribute to a cohesive engineering vision. Navigate ambiguity in a dynamic research environment, using tangible intermediate milestones to realize long-term vision. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4 + years technical engineering experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript OR equivalent experience. Master's Degree and/or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript 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, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript OR equivalent experience. 2+ years technical leadership experience, defining milestones and helping an engineering team execute on their deliverables Demonstrated experience on an engineering team within a research or innovation setting, with responsibilities spanning prototypes to production. Experience contributing to or delivering AI powered products at scale Experience with early stage or first generation product development ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Apr 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 185 days - Location: United States, Washington, Redmond[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556857965) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/116074aea50f3d2ae2ec/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Software Systems)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/844ba3de52d8ce588d33/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Multiple Positions (Senior & Principal) - Windows in the Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/e304f2ab9e110fb71021/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Program Manager, Partner Developer Relations - Minecraft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/eac1bae51a99fda335c8/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Quantum Applications Architect - Cryptography](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ef79a97e841a1e899a9b/) United States, Washington, Redmond ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [US Equity Research - Large Cap Software - Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5104d3d800615f19adf4/) JPMorganChase · NY, United States ### [A/AI Research Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ef91f4aab312f8abe9af/) Lockheed Martin · Virtual Three, TX ### [A/AI Research Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/47ddf33b43d5276cb5e1/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [GPU Research Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/2a89195d4933a126a095/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Research Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/slb/jobs/b86fa05b04b72f7693e3/) SLB · Sunnyvale [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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