Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted: today
Closes: Dec 2, 2026

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This role $209k

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

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As a Principal Software Engineer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing and maintaining critical workloads within the Azure cloud environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing software solutions that support complex product portfolios, ensuring high availability and reliability through end-to-end lifecycle management. You will leverage C# and Azure technologies to build scalable and secure systems, with a focus on networking expertise being particularly valuable. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and the ability to work within a highly regulated environment, necessitating a Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.

Skills

C# Azure Networking

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable software solutions for critical workloads in the Azure cloud.
Lead end-to-end product development cycles, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with security standards for government Top Secret Clearance projects.
Collaborate on maintaining system integrity and reliability across diverse customer environments.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to network configurations and software performance.

What we're looking for

Must have Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI access post SSBI and Polygraph.
Proficient in C# development and extensive experience with Azure services.
Understanding of network architecture and protocols is beneficial.
Experience covering full product lifecycle from development to operations.
Strong background in software engineering for critical workload environments.

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