The Global Skilling Product Team is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for Azure Full Stack development to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade features on Microsoft’s skilling platforms. This role involves developing sophisticated learning solutions that enhance accessibility across multiple platforms, leveraging AI and modernizing content operations at scale. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to enforce effective engineering practices, develop robust CI/CD pipelines, and integrate AI models for enhanced user experience. Key responsibilities include requirement gathering, architecture design, application development, testing, deployment, and mentoring junior engineers. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience in cloud development, microservices architecture, DevOps, and proficiency in C#, .NET, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure services, and CI/CD tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise-scale technical solutions and a passion for innovative skilling products that reach millions of learners globally.
Skills
Azure
C#
.NET
React
JavaScript
TypeScript
ARM templates
Bicep
Azure DevOps
CI/CD
RESTful APIs
ASP.NET
Azure SQL
Cosmos DB
Azure Data Factory
AKS
APIM
Logic Apps
RAG
LLM orchestration
AI evaluation
Azure Functions
What you'll do
Design and develop engineering infrastructure for CI/CD in Microsoft Learning platforms.
Develop software features using AI to enhance user experience on skilling platforms.
Maintain existing services and integrate with LOB applications across the enterprise.
Establish coding practices to ensure high standards of code quality and reliability.
Automate testing processes and analyze test failures using AI models.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical communities.
Drive identification of dependencies and development of design documents for security features.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience in cloud development principles and patterns.
Hands-on experience leading technical dependencies and managing microservices architecture.
Proficiency in C#, .NET, React, JavaScript/TypeScript for scalable enterprise solutions.
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure templates like ARM or Bicep.
Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
Proven experience designing and shipping AI/ML solutions including RAG, LLM orchestration.
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,800–$274,800
range sits above
67%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,900–$257,000
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.