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The Principal Software Engineer joins the Substrate App Platform team to build a next-generation platform for internal and external developers and agents to access M365 data and APIs via Work IQ. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-forward APIs, model context protocols, and services while leading feature development from concept through launch. Daily responsibilities include implementing reusable code, breaking down large work items, providing mentorship, and serving as a Designated Responsible Individual for on-call monitoring. The role requires proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with experience in RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. You will solve technical problems regarding reliability, performance, and scalability for enterprise-scale software within the M365 data ecosystem.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $208800 from 350 postings across 51 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-forward APIs and model context protocols.
Develop and implement reusable, high-quality code for services and features.
Lead feature development from initial concept through final launch.
Break down large work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimations.
Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor systems for downtime or interruptions.
Stay current with technologies to improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 12+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
10+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development (preferred).
Experience shipping complex, enterprise-scale software with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability (preferred).
Proficiency in a back-end programming language and experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture (preferred).
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