This role pays more than
66%
of similar roles. Most pay
$174,600–$225,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$209k
versus about
$200k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
598 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 586 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will join the identity engineering team to design, develop, and scale software services for high-scale, low-latency environments. You will lead the architecture and implementation of distributed systems while integrating AI-based solutions into the cloud stack. Your daily responsibilities include driving large technical deliverables independently, conducting in-depth triage and forensics across the cloud stack, and improving infrastructure security for mission-critical workloads. You will also mentor a diverse team of engineers and manage requirements, KPIs, and planning for engineering projects. The role requires expertise in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with experience in LLM/ML technologies. You will solve complex problems related to online security and user management within the consumer and enterprise spaces, ensuring reliable service deployment with minimal manual intervention.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.
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