Principal Software Engineering Architect | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Nov 25, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineering Architect | Microsoft Careers

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As a Principal Software Engineering Architect on the Microsoft Digital team, you will lead the design and development of core network management and operations architecture for one of the world’s largest enterprise networks. Your responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders to define AI-driven user requirements, leading the creation of design documents that incorporate agentic architectures, mentoring engineers in AI-assisted development practices, and driving project plans while ensuring continuous optimization through intelligent automation. You will also take end-to-end ownership of services as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), embedding agent-based monitoring for improved reliability. The role requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, experience with large-scale infrastructure operations, and proficiency in applying AI/ML technologies to engineering challenges. This position is pivotal in enabling Microsoft Digital’s transition to an agentic model, ensuring seamless collaboration and operational excellence at a massive global scale.

Skills

Terraform CloudFormation ARM AI ML LLMs Infrastructure as Code Highly Available Architectures Resilient Architectures Secure Architectures Monitoring Observability Incident Response Autonomous Operations Agent-Based Monitoring Predictive Insights Self-Healing Systems CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead the design of AI-first architectures for autonomous operations.
  • Drive development of scalable solutions ensuring 99.99% reliability.
  • Mentor engineers in AI-assisted coding practices and tool usage.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of services, including on-call responsibilities.
  • Embed intelligent automation and agent-driven workflows in projects.
  • Continuously apply new technologies to enhance operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale enterprise services.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Proven ability to design resilient, secure, and highly available cloud architectures.
  • Experience applying AI/ML technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges.
  • Track record of building solutions from concept through production deployment.
  • Strong background in improving monitoring, observability, and incident response.

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