Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, WAMountain View, CA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
135 days ago
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

Microsoft currently has 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

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The Principal Software Engineer role within Microsoft’s Office of the CTO (OCTO) involves building AI-based systems to integrate OpenAI technology across various Microsoft products. This position requires leading system design, collaborating closely with technical teams at both Microsoft and OpenAI, and ensuring robustness, reliability, observability, and security in production environments. The candidate will write technical briefs for stakeholders and leadership while managing project timelines effectively. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, 12+ years of experience coding in languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python, and expertise in delivering AI products under complex business requirements and constraints.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C# Kubernetes AWS Azure CI/CD MLOps Docker PostgreSQL Redis Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Linux RESTful APIs JSON

What you'll do

  • - Design and implement robust AI-based systems for Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI.
  • - Lead the integration of AI products with other software systems within Microsoft.
  • - Navigate business requirements and technical constraints to deliver high-quality software.
  • - Collaborate closely with engineering teams to build complex system components efficiently.
  • - Ensure production environments are reliable, observable, and secure.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in technical engineering with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Proven track record of building and shipping AI products and services.
  • Experience in launching net new software services successfully.
  • Strong ability to navigate high ambiguity and deliver clarity through communication.
  • Expertise in handling complex business requirements and technical constraints for exceptional outcomes.
  • Demonstrated capability to ensure system reliability, observability, and security in production environments.

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