This role pays more than
67%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$209k
versus about
$190k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 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 355 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Microsoft Specialized Clouds Teams Phone team, you will lead the design and development of critical communication services for sovereign, air-gapped, and compliance-sensitive environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving technical strategy, influencing architecture decisions, and leading complex multi-year engineering initiatives that ensure feature parity with Public Cloud offerings while adhering to strict security and reliability standards. You will own the full software development lifecycle from system design through deployment and performance optimization, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Microsoft. The role requires expertise in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture. This position is integral to delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions for highly regulated environments, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement in the Teams Phone service area.