Microsoft · 11 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer - Data, Personalization - Microsoft AI
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is seeking passionate engineers to tackle complex challenges in AI. The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design and development of distributed data infrastructure and APIs for adaptive experiences across Microsoft AI.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Architect scalable, low-latency systems for ingesting, processing, and serving personalized signals
Design data models and APIs that enable Copilot to reason about user context, preferences, and history
Build real-time and batch personalization engines that adapt Copilot’s behavior
Collaborate with privacy, security, and responsible AI teams to ensure personalization is safe, transparent, and user-controlled
Optimize for performance, reliability, and cost across diverse workloads and geographies
Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor'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 equivalent experience
Preferred
4+ years' experience building scalable services, including securing applications and infrastructure on top of cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP
3+ years' experience in OSS data technology, such as Kafka, Spark, Flink
Experience with large scale data systems
Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs
Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web, data systems and AI
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team
Company
Microsoft
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
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