Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is part of the Office of the CTO within the Technology and Research organization, focusing on emerging trends in various technological domains. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to explore next-generation software development and shape the future of computing by contributing expertise across the software development lifecycle.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
You’ll join a team with bold, market-shaping ideas—and play a key role in bringing those ideas to life. You’re interested in exploring new technologies and turning early-stage concepts into real-world impact
You are passionate about system-level software (e.g., distributed systems, operating systems, databases, networking, etc.) and will will contribute expertise across the software development lifecycle - from ideation and architecture to writing high-quality code and shipping products
Successful engineers on our team bring exceptional problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills, along with a drive for results and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Rust - OR equivalent experience
1+ years of proven ability to design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures in production environments
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in shipping high quality products and services
Expertise in Linux, File System Storage, Networking and/or Virtualization
Excellent technical design, problem solving, debugging and communication skills
Ambition for mentoring and helping others
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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