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$76,800–$151,900 / yr
Posted
57 days ago

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This role $114k
$58k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k 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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Principal Software Engineer on the Analysis Services (AS) Engine team at Microsoft, you will lead the design and architecture of key features in the core data processing engine that powers Power BI and other BI systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving end-to-end project execution, mentoring engineers, contributing to the evolution of cloud-scale analytics platforms, and championing engineering best practices such as code quality and operational readiness. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, database internals, and query optimization, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You will work across the full stack, from engine internals to service infrastructure, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment dedicated to building world-class analytics solutions at scale.

Skills

Distributed Systems Database Internals Query Optimization High-Performance Storage Networking Compiler Internals C++ .NET MySQL PostgreSQL Code Quality Testing Observability Operational Readiness Design Reviews CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead design and architecture of key features in Analysis Services engine.
  • Drive project execution from planning to delivery and quality assurance.
  • Mentor engineers and foster technical growth within the team.
  • Contribute to the evolution of cloud-scale analytics platform for performance.
  • Champion engineering best practices including code quality and testing.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience with distributed systems or database engine internals.
  • Lead complex technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and disciplines.
  • Deep understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Experience in designing and optimizing query execution engines.
  • Familiarity with compiler internals and their application in large-scale data systems.
  • Proven ability to deliver scalable and performant systems in production environments.

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