Software Engineer II, MSVC Rust Compiler - CoreAI
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Redmond, WA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
In this role on the Rust compiler team within MSVC, you will Deliver compiler features and optimizations using AI-first development tools. Work with both proprietary and open-source compilers. Do perf