Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through cloud and technology solutions.
$137,600 - $267,000
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Azure Customer Experience (CXP) team as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll help transform Microsoft Cloud customers into fans. This role combines technical leadership with customer-focused innovation, working on large-scale projects that directly impact cloud service quality, security, and reliability. You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative team that values growth mindset and empowerment.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $137,600 - $267,000, with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Working in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home), you'll lead the development of extensible platforms and improve customer outcomes through innovative solutions.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll leverage your 6+ years of technical experience to design and implement complex software systems, mentor team members, and drive cross-organizational initiatives. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, strong coding abilities in multiple programming languages, and a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud services while working with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be part of a team that values diversity of thought and focuses on delivering world-class cloud services to customers. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to influence and drive initiatives across teams.

If you're passionate about creating scalable, reliable software solutions and want to work at the forefront of cloud technology while making a meaningful impact on customer success, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and growth opportunities.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Produce extensible and maintainable designs and code
  • Implement high quality, maintainable code to be used across products
  • Optimize, debug, and refactor code to improve performance and maintainability
  • Apply debugging tools and examine logs, telemetry for verification
  • Lead identification of dependencies and development of design documents
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of security and performance implications
  • Create clear plans for testing and quality assurance
  • Lead efforts to ensure security, privacy, safety, and accessibility across solutions

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
TypeScript
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and releasing complex software systems using cloud technology stack
  • Experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Working knowledge of modern software development methodologies and tools
  • Proficiency in computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • 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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