Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Leading-Edge Architecture Pathfinding (LEAP) team within Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure (AHSI), where you'll be at the forefront of innovating cloud hardware and systems designs. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead hardware/software co-design, software prototyping, and building reference designs for novel system architectures. The role focuses on memory tiering, memory disaggregation, data acceleration, and resource virtualization capabilities.

You'll work in the Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) organization, responsible for Azure's hardware roadmap from concept to production. The position requires deep technical expertise in system software memory management, virtualization technologies, and I/O sub-systems software. You'll collaborate with hardware/software/workload experts, build proof of concepts, and drive innovations from concept to productization.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 (higher in SF and NYC areas), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies, leading complex projects, and influencing technical directions in Microsoft's expanding cloud infrastructure that powers Azure, Bing, Office 365, Xbox Live, and more.

This is an ideal position for someone with strong technical leadership experience, deep systems software knowledge, and a passion for hardware/software co-design. You'll have the chance to make significant impacts on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure while working with industry-leading professionals in a collaborative environment.