Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. They are hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join the Azure Cosmos DB team, focusing on designing and delivering distributed database capabilities and integrating Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and deliver distributed database capabilities that provide customer value in security, performance, reliability, usability, and manageability, while aligning with business objectives
Advance the integration of Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric, powering seamless analytics and operational data scenarios through Cosmos DB in Fabric and Cosmos DB Mirroring
Partner with teams across Azure and Microsoft Fabric to deliver end-to-end solutions that improve resiliency, reliability, and performance at global scale
Shape the long-term architecture and technical direction of distributed systems within Cosmos DB
Mentor and guide engineers on the team, promoting growth, collaboration, and technical excellence
Elevate engineering practices by driving design reviews, improving code quality, and strengthening operational excellence
Embody our culture and values
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
3+ years experience in distributed systems, client-server architecture, and distributed database technologies
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
Proven experience working on large-scale applications or distributed systems
Deep understanding of distributed systems design and implementation
Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms
Company
Microsoft
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