Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through world-class cloud services and innovative technology solutions.
$137,600 - $267,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Customer Experience (CXP) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help transform Cloud customers into fans. This role is part of a team focused on building extensible platforms, connecting customer experiences, and improving customer outcomes through deep engineering engagements.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll work on delivering scalable and reliable software for large-scale projects, collaborating across Microsoft teams to deliver key customer solutions. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and strong software engineering fundamentals.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility and 0-25% travel. You'll be joining a culture that values diversity, growth mindset, and customer obsession. The team's mission involves analyzing customer needs and driving improvements in Cloud quality, security, and reliability.

Key responsibilities include leading software design and implementation, mentoring others, and driving cross-organizational initiatives. You'll work with modern development tools and methodologies, focusing on producing high-quality, extensible code that meets Microsoft's high standards for security and reliability.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $137,600 - $267,000 (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, investment options, and parental leave. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud services while working with a collaborative, inclusive global team.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Produce extensible and maintainable designs and code
  • Implement high quality, maintainable code across products
  • Optimize, debug, and refactor code to improve performance
  • Apply debugging tools and examine logs, telemetry
  • Lead identification of dependencies and development of design documents
  • Ensure appropriate security and performance, driving reliability in solutions
  • Create clear plans for testing and quality assurance
  • Lead efforts to ensure security, privacy, safety, and accessibility

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud technology stack (Azure/AWS)
  • Experience with languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Working knowledge of modern software development methodologies and tools
  • Proficiency in computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • 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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