Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and operation of one of the world's largest data ecosystems powering Bing, Microsoft Ads, and Edge. This role involves handling petabytes of data processing daily, utilizing modern open-source technologies like Spark, Kafka, and Click House. The position focuses on driving data strategy, design, development, and pipeline services, with an emphasis on building a world-class Big Data system that is compliant, reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective.

The ideal candidate will work on cutting-edge technology in an agile environment, with opportunities to innovate and collaborate across teams. The role requires expertise in designing privacy-first data platforms, implementing high-availability services, and maintaining robust observability systems. You'll be responsible for developing best-in-class engineering practices and ensuring services are well-defined, secure, and actively monitored.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work at an unprecedented scale, tackling diverse challenges from feature development to stack optimization. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strategic thinking and practical implementation skills. Working at Microsoft, you'll be part of a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.