As a Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced AI-driven products, ensuring they meet stringent performance, scalability, and security standards. Your daily responsibilities include mentoring engineers, creating comprehensive test strategies, driving cross-team collaboration, and implementing automation for seamless production deployments. You will also establish robust security practices, innovate in Responsible AI, and ensure live-site readiness by leading debugging efforts and integrating telemetry data. This role requires expertise in Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, machine learning models, and a deep understanding of regulatory standards to deliver high-impact business solutions at scale.
Skills
Azure
OpenAI
Cognitive Services
Machine Learning
Python
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Terraform
PostgreSQL
Responsible AI
Security Best Practices
Automation
Telemetry
DevOps
Cloud Computing
API Management
What you'll do
Lead architecture discussions for complex AI-driven products, ensuring performance and security.
Mentor engineers on comprehensive test strategies incorporating AI-powered automation and security testing.
Drive seamless integration and collaboration across teams for AI-enhanced systems.
Establish and enforce robust security practices, including proactive deployment gates and monitoring.
Innovate and implement zero-touch rollouts for AI-based solutions through production automation.
Embed Responsible AI practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure ethical use.
Lead live-site support and continuous improvement of AI systems for customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience leading architecture discussions for complex AI-driven products.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and create comprehensive test strategies with AI-powered automation.
Strong background in driving integration and collaboration across teams for AI-enhanced systems.
Experience establishing and enforcing security best practices, including proactive deployment gates and AI safety features.
Expertise in innovating and implementing zero-touch rollouts for AI-based solutions through automation.
Deep knowledge of Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and machine learning models to enhance system intelligence.
Proactive adoption of new AI trends and Responsible AI practices to drive team innovation.
Market check
Salary context
This
$139,900–$274,800
range sits above
62%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,900–$246,300
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$177,250–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.