Principal Software Engineer

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$137,600 - $267,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Turing Team to shape the future of enterprise productivity through cutting-edge AI. This role is responsible for core systems powering Microsoft 365 Chat Copilot, used by hundreds of millions globally. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll work with world-class scientists and developers to bring large language models (LLMs) to life at enterprise scale.

The position involves building the platform that powers enterprise Microsoft's Copilots, working on state-of-the-art deep learning models. You'll be solving some of the most technically demanding problems in distributed systems, language models, and production-scale AI. The role requires expertise in building scalable, performant features and defining architecture for critical infrastructure.

Working in the Microsoft Turing team, you'll collaborate with applied scientists and engineers to design both backend platform capabilities and core copilot scenarios. The team operates on Microsoft 365 Core's world-class distributed training infrastructure, pushing the boundaries of large-scale deep learning models.

The position offers the opportunity to directly impact how the world works through groundbreaking AI applications. Recent launches like Analyst Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot showcase the breadth of impact across the stack. You'll be responsible for ensuring robust testing, improving processes, and contributing to best practices.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in distributed systems, cloud services, and AI infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that shapes the future of enterprise productivity. Microsoft provides an inclusive culture focused on growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Lead design discussions and facilitate design meetings
  • Design system architecture meeting security, compliance, and scalability requirements
  • Enhance and reuse developer tools
  • Mentor team members through code reviews and pair programming
  • Lead implementation and deployment of solutions
  • Monitor systems and respond to incidents as DRI
  • Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements
  • Translate project vision into actionable milestones

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • 6+ years of experience in technical design, problem-solving, and debugging
  • 5+ years of experience with architecting large systems
  • 5+ years of industry experience building highly available, large-scale cloud services
  • Experience in large scale system architecture and performance tuning
  • Programming skills and knowledge of architectural patterns
  • In-depth analytical skills with systematic approaches to software design

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • 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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