Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Bing GenAI team is at the forefront of Applied Generative AI, delivering search experiences to hundreds of millions of monthly active users worldwide. As a Principal Software Engineer in the Bing QnA, Generative Search, and Deep Search team, you'll drive core projects and platforms supporting Bing GenAI's experiences.

The role focuses on technical architecture, backend, and front-end development, utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques. You'll work with state-of-the-art LLMs, prompt engineering, and distributed computing while innovating at the forefront of search technology. The position offers exposure to industry-leading AI technology and the opportunity to shape the future of search experiences.

The team culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for professional growth. You'll be part of Microsoft AI (MAI) organization, which includes Copilot, Edge browser, Maps, Ads, and News projects, with strong executive support for performance work.

Key responsibilities include technical leadership in building LLM-driven search projects, stakeholder collaboration, mentoring team members, and maintaining system reliability. The role requires expertise in full-stack development, distributed systems, and modern web technologies.

The position offers competitive compensation ($137,600 - $267,000 base salary range), comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits. The hybrid work environment allows up to 50% work from home, with 0-25% travel requirements.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about AI and search technology to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.