Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer

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Redmond, WA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$143k - $304k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-forward APIs, MCPs, and services.
  • Develop reusable, high-quality code for services and features.
  • Lead feature development from concept through launch.
  • Break down large work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimates.
  • Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual for on-call monitoring and restoration of simple service or product issues.
  • Improve reliability, performance, and scalability by staying current with relevant technologies.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • Preferred: master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience shipping complex, enterprise-scale software with emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Proficiency in a backend programming language such as Node.js, C#, or Java.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, API design, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in software development.
  • Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with API design practices, protocols, and Microsoft Graph.
  • Portfolio or open-source contributions demonstrating versatility across technologies, frameworks, or domains.

Benefits

  • Employees living within 50 miles of the Redmond campus must work in the office at least 3 days per week.
  • The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $142,800–$274,800 per year; San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area locations have a separate range of USD $188,000–$304,200 per year.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
  • The position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

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About Microsoft

10,000+ employees

Microsoft develops operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, developer tools, and consumer devices for individuals, enterprises, and governments. Its main products include Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Visual Studio/GitHub, Xbox, and LinkedIn; revenue comes from software subscriptions and licenses, cloud consumption, hardware sales, and advertising. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a public company traded on Nasdaq.

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