Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$206,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $174k 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 686 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 666 roles with salary data.
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Multiple Positions (Senior & Principal) - Windows in the Cloud engineers join the Windows in the Cloud team to build high-quality client and platform software powering cloud experiences. Candidates will design and develop features across Windows, cross-platform clients, and cloud-connected services while driving architecture and technical strategy for complex systems. The role involves solving critical problems regarding performance, scalability, reliability, security, and accessibility while mentoring others and influencing engineering practices. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, or C# to build desktop applications, system software, and distributed systems. The work focuses on the Windows App unified client, which integrates Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Remote Desktop Services. This role specifically addresses the integration of AI-driven workflows and cloud PCs to provide secure, managed environments for users and AI agents across various devices and form factors.
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