This role pays more than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$230k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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About Microsoft
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
This principal individual contributor role in Redmond involves defining and delivering an end-to-end technical strategy across Retrieval, Context Engineering, WorkIQ/FabricIQ, and Knowledge Graphs for Microsoft. The candidate will work closely with product managers and engineering leaders to design and implement scalable cloud services, write production code, and establish best practices for reliability, security, and performance in Azure. Key responsibilities include building retrieval systems, integrating AI-assisted coding workflows, and leading technical direction across multiple teams. Required skills encompass extensive experience in languages such as C++, Java, Python, and expertise in distributed systems, service reliability, and large-scale integration testing.