Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through innovative technology solutions.
$135,800 - $253,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft Teams Developer Platform, one of Microsoft's most innovative and impactful product groups. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll work on cutting-edge solutions supporting the next evolution in collaboration and productivity through Microsoft Teams. The role focuses on building resilient, highly scalable services supporting bot scenarios using technologies like .NET Core, Redis, and Azure Cosmos DB.

You'll be at the forefront of AI advancements, shaping the future of intelligent bots across industries. The position offers unique opportunities to tackle complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and work with a diverse, cross-functional team. You'll contribute to one of Microsoft's fastest-growing products while directly engaging with external developers to ensure their feedback shapes service evolution.

The role requires expertise in large-scale cloud applications, strong technical leadership, and proven experience in performance optimization and operational efficiency. You'll be responsible for implementing high-availability patterns, developing validation logic, and ensuring reliable service at scale. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

Microsoft's culture promotes a growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. This role presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance your skills in systems design, high-scale service architecture, and public API development while contributing to the future of workplace collaboration.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Develop efficient validation logic and implement high-availability and resiliency patterns
  • Collaborate with internal teams and industry stakeholders
  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality features with strong execution plans
  • Provide technical leadership for strategic initiatives
  • Reuse and contribute to open-source libraries
  • Own and operate services of massive scale
  • Perform live site/dev ops engineering with monitoring, dashboards, and troubleshooting guides

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
Redis
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Experience architecting and building large-scale cloud applications
  • Proficiency with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, and distributed service presence
  • Proven problem solving, debugging, collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience developing test plans and scenarios for application validation
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Lean methodologies
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check

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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