This role pays more than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$177,250–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$209k
versus about
$197k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
571 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 522 roles with salary data.
The Engineering Workforce Strategy and Operations team at Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineering Lead to drive the technical vision for RAMP, an AI-powered internal platform that manages workforce resources across engineering divisions. This role involves architecting scalable and resilient systems that integrate with HR, Finance, and enterprise data platforms, ensuring high trust and data integrity. The candidate will lead agile development practices, set engineering standards, and partner closely with product management to translate ambitious goals into technical solutions. Essential skills include expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and AI-native development, as well as experience with large-scale platform design and integration of complex enterprise systems. This position requires a deep understanding of workforce planning processes and the ability to operate in sensitive data environments while fostering engineering excellence across teams.