Principal Software Engineer (Microsoft AI Big Data Platform)

Microsoft's Bing Fundamentals team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their MagneTar team, focusing on building a cutting-edge big data platform for the age of AI. This role offers an opportunity to work with one of the world's largest distributed systems, utilizing open-source technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of analytics engine data processing. You'll work on extending both open-source and proprietary Microsoft technologies, designing and implementing software components that enable big data developers to build mission-critical applications with high SLA requirements.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $137,600 - $267,000 USD (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of technical engineering experience, with specific expertise in distributed systems and big data technologies. You'll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of Microsoft's AI infrastructure.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer looking to make a significant impact in the AI and big data space while working with cutting-edge technologies at global scale. Join a team of passionate innovators who are reimagining what's possible in cloud computing and big data analytics.