Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's AI Fundamentals team as a Principal Software Engineer and be part of revolutionizing the search stack with containerization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes, while building scalable solutions for Microsoft's AI and search infrastructure. You'll be instrumental in shaping the MAI platform vision and transforming Bing into a cloud-native search engine.

The position requires deep expertise in infrastructure management, deployment automation, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. You'll work with a talented team of engineers, contributing to large-scale distributed systems while following best practices and maintaining high coding standards. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic platform development.

Microsoft offers an industry-leading compensation package, including competitive salary ranging from $137,600 to $267,000, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. The hybrid work environment (up to 50% work from home) provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.

As part of Microsoft's mission to empower global achievement, you'll work in an inclusive culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. This role is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about cloud infrastructure, containerization, and building scalable platforms that power next-generation AI and search technologies.

The position involves minimal travel (0-25%) and offers the chance to work with diverse teams across MAI, making a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and search capabilities. Join a company at the forefront of AI innovation while enjoying excellent work-life balance and career growth opportunities.