Principal Software Engineer
Description For Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft Shopping is revolutionizing the online shopping experience by leveraging AI to deliver personalized, smart shopping solutions across Bing, MSN, and Edge platforms. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team focused on transforming how people shop online through innovative AI-powered experiences.
The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of e-commerce at Microsoft, working on both front-end and server-side components that power core web applications and AI functionalities. You'll be instrumental in driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and architecting scalable solutions that impact millions of users globally.
The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in front-end development, particularly with TypeScript and React. You'll be working in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home) with competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.
This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about user experience and wants to make a significant impact on Microsoft's shopping ecosystem. You'll be working with cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and helping shape the future of AI-powered shopping experiences while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and mentor others. You'll be at the forefront of implementing AI-centric experiences, working with cutting-edge technologies, and driving engineering excellence in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer
- Provide technical leadership for identifying dependencies and developing high-quality, scalable web applications
- Drive innovation and act as a change agent for the organization
- Lead by example and mentor others to produce extensible and maintainable code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build exceptional consumer-grade applications
- Solve complex architectural challenges and improve product fundamentals
- Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends
Requirements For Principal Software Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- 6+ years of experience in software development and designing front-end applications
- Experience developing web frameworks and interactive user interfaces using TypeScript, React, or similar technologies
- 6+ years of experience in complex software projects over multiple releases
- Experience creating AI-centric experiences
- Ability to work in an agile environment and manage multiple priorities
Benefits For Principal Software Engineer
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
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