This is a forward deployed role where you will be working directly with top Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and application startups. The role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate effectively with researchers, gathering critical information to inform the use of a complex AI stack at Microsoft. You will be required to help unblock Microsoft use through your exclusive access to cutting systems and teams at your forward deployed location. As a Software Engineer II, you will be involved in contributing to the code base of inference and application layer systems. The role is split across multiple work sites and requires being in-office. Based in Redmond, but requires 50% travel to San Francisco.