Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer

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1 day ago
Taipei, TaiwanStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and build engineering tools and extensible automation frameworks for Windows device validation, diagnostics, and ecosystem engineering.
  • Apply AI and machine learning techniques to automate analysis, identify root causes, improve issue resolution, and generate engineering recommendations.
  • Analyze product telemetry, validation results, and engineering signals to drive improvements in reliability, performance, and user experience.
  • Define scalable architectures, technical standards, APIs, and reusable components across hardware platforms, device generations, and partner scenarios.
  • Lead system-level investigations through coding, debugging, prototyping, and data analysis, translating findings into product and tooling improvements.
  • Collaborate with OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, silicon partners, and cross-functional engineering teams to validate solutions, unblock integration, and scale engineering practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience involving coding, or equivalent experience.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and presentation skills in both Mandarin and English.
  • Preferred: bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field plus 7+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with scripting experience in PowerShell or Python for test automation.
  • At least 4 years of Windows development and debugging experience.
  • Record of shipping successful software projects or services and delivering AI- and data-driven applications.
  • Ability to influence across teams, establish relationships with leaders, navigate shared ownership, unblock integration, and drive changes through other teams.
  • Prior collaboration with OEM or IHV partners.

Tech Stack

CC#C++JavaJavaScriptPowerShellPythonWindows

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Microsoft

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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