Principal Software Engineer

Would you like the satisfaction that comes with keeping every person and organization on the planet protected and productive each month through delivering high quality Windows updates? Do you aspire to explore and realize your full engineering and leadership potential? Do you thrive in a high-performing, diverse team that values camaraderie and passion for development? If your answer is "yes," then you will want to join our team!

We are the Windows Servicing & Delivery Team, a crucial part of Microsoft's Windows & Devices strategy. Our responsibility includes making engineering changes to the Windows Operating System and creating infrastructure to support delivery of the updates to over 1.5 billion active Windows devices worldwide, every month. This role offers the opportunity to operate on a massive scale, protecting billions while also supporting new business growth across the company. You will have the chance to influence the roadmap of new and existing features in Windows and the delivery pipeline.

We are looking for a highly skilled technology leader with a strong background in software architecture, design, and development. The ideal candidate should be adept at navigating complex and ambiguous problems to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers and partners. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, making decisions, leading from the front, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for the engineering deliverables impacting billions of Windows customers.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices and high standards of software quality.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Collaborate closely with senior executives at Microsoft, leaders from product engineering, security services, and other business units to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions for shared success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to define and implement architectural solutions that meet business requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Mentor and coach senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of the software systems developed by the WSD team.

Join us in shaping the future of Windows and making a significant impact on billions of users worldwide!