Principal Software Engineer - Edge Web Platform

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$137,600 - $267,000
Frontend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Software Engineer - Edge Web Platform

Microsoft's Edge Web Platform team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead efforts in making the web the premier platform for developing applications. This role is central to Microsoft's web platform strategy, focusing on enhancing web capabilities through standards contributions and Chromium implementation.

The position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact billions of users' web experiences. You'll work closely with developers from major Microsoft properties like Teams and Office, third-party developers, and the Windows team to evolve the browser and Windows OS. The role involves significant contribution to web standards and the open-source Chromium project.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving cross-product feature development. The role requires deep technical expertise in web technologies and proven experience with web standardization efforts. You'll be expected to partner with stakeholders to determine requirements, lead design documents development, and ensure the delivery of maintainable, high-quality code.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role supports up to 100% remote work with 0-25% travel requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to shape the future of web development while working with cutting-edge technologies at Microsoft. You'll be part of a company culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with the mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer - Edge Web Platform

  • Partner with stakeholders to determine user requirements for scenarios
  • Lead identification of dependencies and development of design documents
  • Lead by example and mentor others to produce extensible and maintainable code
  • Work with stakeholders to drive multiple group's project plans and release plans
  • Act as Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentoring engineers and working on-call
  • Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer - Edge Web Platform

JavaScript
TypeScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • Experience in successfully engaging in web standardization efforts (W3C and/or IETF)
  • Demonstrable prior contributions to web platform implementations (Chromium, Gecko, and/or WebKit)
  • Coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer - Edge Web Platform

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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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