Software Engineer - Knowledge and Relevance

Job description

The Bing Knowledge and Relevance in Substrate (KRIS) team’s charter is to make Microsoft’s productivity service and software more intelligent and personal. Working closely with the Office team, we apply machine learning and natural language processing technology developed with the big data from Bing to MS Office, and help make the Office users more productive.

Office 365 will better understand users’ needs in context, provide them with relevant information and help them perform their tasks better and faster.   Our team brings together talent in the areas of software engineering, natural language processing, machine learning, and trustworthy computing. Together we develop and deliver robust, natural and scalable solutions across a rich set of scenarios.

 

We are looking for a new team member with solid algorithm, design and coding skills. A person who has demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality, complete solutions in a highly collaborative team environment. You should enjoy diving in and contributing to a complex code base full of highly optimized algorithms. You like projects where you work cross boundaries to help ensure the positive impact of your work in the end to end system. Your designs will need to consider a very wide range of customers (past and future) across all scales from device to cloud and leveraging a wide range of technologies. No prior natural language and machine learning experience is required, though a passion for technology, an interest in learning and a history of strong team success is expected.  

Additional qualifications for this position include:  

•      3+ years of software engineering and shipping experience is required.  

•      Proficient in at least of one of C#/C++/JAVA is required.  

•      Knowledge in data mining, statistics, machine learning, experience with large codebases and distributed computing a plus  

•      Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field is required  

•      Free thinkers with the ability to socialize and drive their ideas into the technology are highly desired.  

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.