Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Turing team as a Principal Software Engineer to help build the core of Microsoft Copilot for enterprise. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of engineers and applied scientists on improving, maintaining, and scaling the platform that powers Microsoft's industry-leading AI experiences.

The Microsoft Turing team is at the forefront of innovative research and engineering, developing state-of-the-art deep learning models that enhance user experiences across the company. Working alongside applied scientists, you'll push the boundaries of large-scale deep learning models using Microsoft 365 Core's world-class distributed training infrastructure.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise to build the platform powering Microsoft's enterprise Copilots. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with applied scientists and engineers to design and implement both backend platform capabilities and core copilot scenarios. You'll be tasked with building scalable, performant, and cutting-edge features, which involves defining architecture, creating implementation plans, ensuring robust testing, and establishing best practices.

The role requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including leading design discussions, mentoring team members, and acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for system reliability. You'll work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and incorporate continuous feedback to improve solutions iteratively.

This position offers a competitive salary range of CAD $135,800 - CAD $253,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of technical engineering experience with a strong background in languages like C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript, combined with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives and mentor other engineers. Join us in shaping the future of AI-powered enterprise solutions at Microsoft.