Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Agent Flows team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-powered automation experiences in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform. This role combines platform engineering with advanced AI development, serving millions of customers with billions of daily automations globally.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on the platform team, architecting and building innovative automation services that empower both makers and enterprises. The position involves leading initiatives across platform engineering and AI development, solving complex challenges at scale, and defining strategic direction for agentic automation platforms.

The role offers the opportunity to:

• Shape high-impact products used by millions
• Drive technical excellence across the team
• Develop leadership skills in cloud-scale engineering and applied AI
• Work with cutting-edge AI technology
• Lead the delivery of innovative automation services

The position requires deep technical expertise in cloud services, with 6+ years of experience building scalable applications. You'll work in a team that pushes the boundaries of AI-powered automation, blending state-of-the-art engineering with applied science.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, generous time away, and opportunities to network and connect. The role offers hybrid work arrangements with up to 50% work from home and minimal travel (0-25%).

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer passionate about AI and automation to make a significant impact at Microsoft, a company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.