This role pays more than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,175–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$209k
versus about
$185k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
644 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 624 roles with salary data.
The Principal Data Engineer joins the MCAPS-Core Data & Applied AI team to build AI-powered platforms, intelligent agents, and data foundations that drive enterprise transformation. This role involves leading the end-to-end development of cloud-native applications, APIs, and platform services while architecting next-generation systems powered by Generative AI, Large Language Models, and agentic workflows. The engineer will design AI-ready data platforms, knowledge systems, and orchestration frameworks to power autonomous agents and enterprise-scale workflows. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C#, Java, or Scala, alongside expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, Synapse Analytics, and Azure App Service. Candidates must demonstrate experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation, semantic search, vector databases, and MLOps. The role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges by turning emerging technologies into scalable services that improve productivity and decision-making through advanced analytics and automated systems.
What does a Data Engineer earn?
Median $162000 from 205 postings across 57 companies.