Microsoft is using AI to purge C and C++ from its codebase by 2030

Microsoft will soon have millions of lines of new code written to replace C and C++. A combination of AI, algorithms, and human-written code will overhaul massive libraries across Windows and other products.

Galen Hunt, a distinguished engineer at Microsoft, posted about a job opening for an IC5 Principal Software Engineer. The person who fills that role will be part of a team that translates Microsoft’s C and C++ systems to Rust.

Rust is a modern programming language designed to make software faster and more reliable. Unlike older languages such as C and C++, Rust includes built‑in safeguards that prevent many common programming mistakes.

These protections help developers avoid bugs that can lead to crashes, security issues, or unpredictable behavior. While Rust can take some time to learn, the result is software that’s safer and more dependable.

Hunt shared the following on LinkedIn about the new role:

“My goal is to eliminate every line of C and C++ from…