Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, and collaboration tools used by millions worldwide.
$135,800 - $253,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Teams is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of next-generation innovations in Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI products. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of Microsoft's fastest-growing products, used by over 100 million users daily and 91% of Fortune 100 companies. The position involves working with cutting-edge technology, leveraging Microsoft Research, open source, and Azure cloud technologies.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be part of a globally distributed team across the US, Europe, and India, working on Microsoft Teams - a modern collaboration and productivity hub that integrates real-time audio/video conferencing, chat, and Office 365 workloads. The role demands expertise in building scalable solutions and leading engineering initiatives that impact millions of users across 181 markets.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in software development, team leadership, and a track record of delivering commercial products with exceptional user experiences. You'll work in an environment that emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to groundbreaking technology solutions. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of workplace collaboration and AI-driven productivity tools, working with some of the industry's best talents in a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Deliver best in class solutions to our customers
  • Work closely with Program Managers and Designers to create engineering plans including timeframes, milestones and quality, reliability and performance goals
  • Collaborate across broader team to identify dependencies, bottlenecks and opportunities for re-use or efficiency improvements
  • Own scenarios end-to-end and maintain high level of quality, reliability and performance

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
TypeScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with 10+ years technical engineering experience
  • Experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • 3+ years of demonstrable experience in leading engineering teams
  • Experience with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
  • Experience with commercial product development with strong focus on user experiences

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 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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