Principal Software Engineer-ai Infrastructure

Microsoft is a global technology company that builds software, services and platforms for individuals and enterprises. The Principal Software Engineer – AI Infrastructure role in Bangalore focuses on designing, developing and operating large‑scale infrastructure that powers artificial‑intelligence workloads across Microsoft’s cloud. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include architecting distributed systems, optimizing compute and storage pipelines for training and inference, collaborating with data scientists to translate model requirements into production‑ready services, and guiding technical road‑maps. The engineer will lead code reviews, mentor senior engineers, and ensure reliability, scalability and security of AI services. The position suits a seasoned software professional with several years of experience in cloud platforms, high‑performance computing, and machine‑learning infrastructure. Candidates should have deep expertise in languages such as C++ or Python, strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration tools, and a track record of delivering complex, production‑grade systems at scale.