Principal Software Engineer - Observability

Microsoft's OneDrive and SharePoint (ODSP) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Observability Engineering team. This role focuses on developing and improving service features for telemetry management in globally distributed, highly available systems.

As a Principal IC, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing improvements to how services generate, process, store, and manage telemetry data while ensuring compliance with global regulations. The role requires expertise in observability systems, distributed computing, and data processing at scale.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in telemetry ecosystems, databases, storage, and high-performance data structures. You'll work on critical infrastructure that powers Office 365, one of Microsoft's key growth drivers. This position offers the opportunity to impact how Microsoft delivers world-class reliability across its services.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading technical design and implementation of observability solutions
• Balancing performance, security, and cost optimization
• Ensuring compliance with geo-regional policies while maintaining system usability
• Influencing without authority across multiple teams and products
• Contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization

The role offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, investment options, parental leave, and generous time off. You'll be part of a collaborative culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and inclusion.

This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to drive complex projects across organizational boundaries. Travel requirement is 0-25% with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home.