Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Apr 4, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k

This role $209k

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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$220,800 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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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 694 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 651 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

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The Principal Software Engineer joins the Commercial Sales Experiences Engineering team to lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle for systems driving Cloud and AI solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-infused applications, Agentic Solutions, and Copilots while enforcing engineering best practices for scalable, secure systems. Daily responsibilities include architecture design, requirement gathering, mentoring team members through code reviews, and maintaining site reliability for enterprise integrations. You will utilize a technical stack including C#, .NET, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python to build on Azure PaaS services like Web Apps, Function Apps, AKS, and Cosmos DB. This role solves critical business problems by creating programmatic assets and state-of-the-art experiences that enable key seller roles across the Commercial Business organization.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197400 from 2576 postings across 150 companies.

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Skills

Azure C# .NET React JavaScript TypeScript Python Java Microservices REST API SQL NoSQL Cosmos DB Azure SQL Azure Synapse AKS Azure Container Apps Function Apps Service Bus Event Hub GitHub Copilot Dataverse D365 Power Platform

What you'll do

Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle including requirement gathering, architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Build AI-infused applications, Agentic Solutions, and Copilot features to enhance user experience and productivity.
Develop resilient solution designs that adhere to architectural best practices, security by design, and business goals.
Mentor team members through code reviews and design feedback to promote skill growth and a collaborative culture.
Establish and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation to ensure high standards for code quality.
Support and maintain existing services and integrations with enterprise-level line of business applications.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technical innovation.
Participate in sprint planning to provide accurate cost estimates and maintain transparent communication on risks and milestones.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
6+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check and other government security screenings.
6+ years of experience as a software engineer building commercial software with a proven track record of shipping products (preferred).
5+ years of experience leading and driving technical and architectural dependencies (preferred).
Proficiency in C#, .NET, Microservices, REST APIs, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript (preferred).
Hands-on experience with AI technologies, ASP.NET, Azure PaaS, SQL, and NoSQL (preferred).

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