Member of Technical Staff - Principal Data Platform Architect
 Microsoft | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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OverviewAs Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to work with us on the most interesting and challenging AI questions of our time. Our vision is bold and broad -to build systems that have true artificial intelligenceacross agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. It's also inclusive: we aim to make AI accessible to all - consumers, businesses, developers - so that everyone can realize its benefits. Microsoft AI (MS AI) is seeking an experienced Principal Data Platform Architect to help architect, design and implement a highly scalable and optimized data platform for processing upwards of 50TB/day of data from AI systems. We're looking for someone who possesses technical prowess, a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in data platform and data pipeline technologies, and a mastery of templating to architect solutions that stand the test of time and who will bring an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team every day, in addition to being highly effective. We're seeking someone who:Is a systems thinker with a bias for action and iteration Navigates ambiguity with condience and drives clarity Passionate about building resilient, extensible platforms Approaches work with curiousity, collaboration, and a focus on impact Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. By applying to this U.S. New York, New York OR Mountain View, CA OR Redmond, WA position, you are required to be local to the New York OR San Francisco OR Seattle area and in office 3 days a week.
ResponsibilitiesThought leader and owner of the architecture blueprint of data platform.Superior coding skills in SPARK using Scala, Python and JavaWork collaboratively with other Platform, infrastructure, application engineers as well as AI Researchers to build next generation data platform services and capabilities.Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.Embody ourCultureandValues. | |