Software Engineer II / Software Engineeress II

Overview

The Spatial AI Lab is a dynamic part of Microsoft’s Applied Sciences Group, dedicated to developing next-generation human-computer interaction technologies through advanced AI, hardware innovation, and cutting-edge device design. Our team of scientists and engineers specializes in computer vision, multimodal AI, spatial and embodied AI, robotics, and cloud services.

We are seeking a talented software engineer to design and develop intelligent systems and experiences for emerging agents. You will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, students, and external research partners to engage in applied research, rapid prototyping, and product development. Your work may span various areas including AI models, robotics, hardware and software integration, developer tools, data and evaluation systems, and scalable product capabilities.

As our technical focus is ever-evolving, you should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, eager to learn new technologies, and prepared to apply your strong software engineering skills across a range of research and product challenges. You may also have opportunities to collaborate with academic partners, contribute to research publications, and mentor students.

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration, underpinned by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain software for intelligent systems, prototypes, and product experiences.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and students to translate research ideas into robust implementations.
• Develop and integrate components in areas such as multimodal AI, computer vision, spatial computing, embodied AI, robotics, data processing, simulation, or hardware integration.
• Evaluate system behavior, investigate technical issues, and enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Apply modern engineering practices, including code reviews, automated testing, documentation, security, privacy, and responsible AI.
• Contribute effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with evolving goals and technical requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related technical field OR equivalent experience.
• Experience developing software in one or more programming languages, including but not limited to C++, C#, or Python.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and learn unfamiliar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in relevant areas such as AI or machine learning, computer vision, robotics, simulation, spatial computing, embedded systems, or distributed systems.
• Experience integrating software with machine learning models, sensors, devices, or other complex systems.
• Experience transitioning experimental or research-oriented software to reliable and maintainable implementations.
• Familiarity with modern development practices and tools, including automated testing, continuous integration, debugging, profiling, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Experience collaborating in research, academic, or multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Compensation

The typical base pay range for this role across Switzerland is CHF 119,200.00 - CHF 195,500.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

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Application Process

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, please seek further information about requesting accommodations.