Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Scope Compiler team, focusing on building the data platform for the AI age. The role involves working on Microsoft's massively scalable analytics engine, Scope, which handles hundreds of thousands of jobs and exabytes of data daily. You'll be part of a small team of language designers working on Scope's scripting capabilities, compiler engineering, and distributed systems optimization.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in data analytics, language design, and distributed computing. You'll be contributing to products like Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, and other critical data platform services. The role requires expertise in compiler development, language design, and high-performance data analytics.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The company values diversity and inclusion, seeking out different perspectives to enhance their products and better serve their customers. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about compiler technology and distributed systems to make a significant impact on Microsoft's data platform infrastructure.

The position offers competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work, with the opportunity to collaborate with innovative professionals in a cloud-enabled world. If you're interested in pushing the boundaries of data analytics and compiler technology while working with a world-class team, this role presents an exciting career opportunity.