Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help accelerate the adoption of Copilot and Microsoft 365. The role involves architecting and implementing software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth.
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Responsibilities
Architect and implement secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable software
Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, data science, and design to translate business needs into technical solutions
Lead by example and mentor others to develop, validate, release, and derive insights from software that enhances customer experiences as outlined above
Champion customer-first design that leads to increased loyalty to Copilot and Microsoft 365
Apply critical analyses to data to validate hypotheses and inform decisions
Build and maintain communication with key partners across the Microsoft ecosystem
Foster an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, and in turn leverages that diversity to create more inclusive products for our customers
Model a growth mindset by learning from others and sharing your learnings with others
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, leading and mentoring others to identify opportunities and improve the way our team works
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C++ or C#
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
6+ years experience working on C++ client applications and distributed server-side .NET systems
8+ years of software design and development experience
Experienced architecting and implementing large-scale apps, experiences, or services that span multiple systems
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Passion for customers, design thinking, data analysis, and technology
Company
Microsoft
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