Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain AI systems for Azure. The role involves architecting scalable solutions, collaborating with teams, and driving technical excellence in AI and distributed systems.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and Implement AI Systems: design and build scalable, reliable architectures that meet high-performance requirements for AI systems including engine, API... Apply deep knowledge of distributed systems principles to create robust solutions
Debug and Optimize Across the Stack: dive deep into existing components to identify and resolve issues quickly. Ensure fast turnaround for critical fixes while maintaining system integrity
Collaborate Across Teams and Partners: work closely with multiple internal teams and external partners to solve complex problems, align on technical decisions, and deliver integrated solutions
Innovate and Drive Technical Excellence: identify non-obvious technical approaches that unlock new possibilities. Architect and execute features with measurable goals, iterating rapidly to achieve outcomes
Full-Stack Ownership: engage with components across the entire stack—from infrastructure to APIs—to deliver end-to-end solutions
Leadership and Influence: Articulate complex concepts clearly, build consensus, and create systems that accelerate team velocity. Demonstrate exceptional judgment and autonomy in execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with designing, building, and maintaining distributed systems with scalable architecture, and API designs
2+ years of experience AI/ML fundamentals and practical applications, architecting and delivering AI-based solutions
4+ years of experience with relevant tools and frameworks such as Kubernetes, Azure Devops, or Docker
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Familiarity with gRPC, FastAPI, Autogen, Semantic Kernel, or LangChain
Experience with OpenAI API / Azure OpenAI
4+ years of experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding engineers
Certifications, open-source contributions, published research
Industry recognition or thought leadership
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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