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$139,900–$274,800 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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Similar $180k
This role $207k
$106k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $207k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 728 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 664 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Copilot Studio Knowledge team, you will lead the development of cutting-edge features that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of front-line workers. Your responsibilities include expanding Copilot Studio’s reach by building new features, improving quality and performance, and resolving customer issues to ensure smooth workflows. You will demonstrate technical leadership by defining architecture, generating high-quality code, and mentoring engineers to foster career growth. Leveraging the latest AI tools, you will drive speed and agility within the team while engaging with customers to gather feedback and implement improvements. The role requires expertise in building enterprise-grade web services, integrating complex software systems, and maintaining cloud components, along with proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, React, or Python. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a product at the forefront of Generative AI technology, contributing to Microsoft’s mission of empowering others through innovation.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical improvements and define architecture for Copilot Studio features.
  • Build new features to enhance Copilot Studio's reach, quality, performance, and scalability.
  • Resolve customer issues and incorporate feedback to drive product enhancements.
  • Mentor engineering teams to foster career growth and maintain high-quality solutions.
  • Engage with customers to diagnose and resolve problems with their Copilots.

What we're looking for

  • At least 1 year of experience leveraging AI tools to build high-quality code.
  • Proven ability to integrate complex software systems and cloud components.
  • Experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade web services.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in defining architecture and generating quality code.
  • Ability to engage with customers, solve problems, and drive product improvements based on feedback.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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