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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$163,000–$296,400 / yr
Posted
69 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $230k
$99k most similar roles pay here $318k

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.

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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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Software Engineer on Microsoft 365 Copilot's Agility team within the Office of the CTO, you will lead the design and development of scalable backend systems and tools that enhance engineering velocity across Microsoft. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with product, data, and infrastructure teams to drive large-scale projects like the Copilot Data Platform, while also mentoring engineers and setting technical direction. You’ll leverage AI-native tools throughout the software lifecycle to improve efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate has over six years of experience in designing distributed systems, a track record of influencing architecture decisions, and proficiency with modern AI tooling and data platforms. This role requires expertise in backend development, data engineering, and machine learning, as well as strong communication skills to influence at various organizational levels.

What you'll do

  • Lead architectural design discussions to enhance agility, performance, reliability, and efficiency of Copilot development.
  • Drive the creation of technical design documents for coherent and scalable Copilot platform solutions across products and services.
  • Define quality strategies and mentor engineers in test planning and validation to ensure resilient software delivery.
  • Establish engineering metrics to promote quality, stability, and maintainability while encouraging reusable design patterns.
  • Lead the development of internal tools and frameworks to enhance developer velocity and system effectiveness.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years experience designing and leading large-scale backend, data, or ML systems in production environments.
  • Proven ability to set technical direction, influence architecture, and mentor engineers for scalable-quality systems.
  • Experience driving cross-team engineering initiatives with hands-on contributions and strategic leadership.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AI tooling and data platforms supporting AI-driven applications.
  • Solid understanding of developer productivity practices that enhance development velocity and efficiency.
  • Strong communication skills to influence at multiple organizational levels within the company.

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