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# Senior Language Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Applied Sciences

Compensation

$119,800 – $234,700/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Redmond, Washington · Mountain View, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Jul 30, 2026

## Description

Microsoft is hiring a Senior Language Engineer for its Copilot team to develop and improve the language capabilities of its personal AI. The role focuses on crafting and refining prompts and context, evaluating model performance, researching prompting techniques, extracting insights from language datasets, and managing project risks. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, at least one year of context engineering experience, three or more years of experience in a fast-paced environment, and hands-on experience with prompt design, context window management, and model evaluation. The role offers a typical U.S. base pay range of USD 119,800–234,700 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas.

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