Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Fabric Data Movement team. This role is crucial in designing and building next-generation services that handle large-scale data transfer and orchestration. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies while contributing to Microsoft's mission of building the data platform for the AI age.

The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, architect solutions, and drive quality standards within the team. You'll be working on advanced data movement and replication scenarios, focusing on creating user-friendly interfaces while maintaining high performance and scalability. The role requires expertise in cloud services, distributed systems, and data engineering.

Microsoft offers an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and sought after. The company provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Working in a hybrid model (up to 50% work from home), you'll have the flexibility to balance office collaboration with remote work.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact how data is moved and processed at scale, working with technologies like Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of data integration and analytics in the cloud computing era.