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Principal Engineer

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Microsoft Corporation

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United States , Multiple Locations

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IT - Software Development

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139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Managed Core Compute (MC2) organization is at the heart of Azure’s infrastructure, delivering scalable, secure, and performant compute platforms that power mission-critical workloads across the globe. MC2 offer IaaS (Virtual Machines, Containers) and PaaS (Service Fabric) platforms built on hyper scale distributed services serving 10B+ requests a month, and ensuring availability, resiliency and security of entire Azure fleet. As a Principal Engineer in MC2, you will lead the design and development of planetary scale foundational compute services, drive architectural innovation, and mentor engineering talent across teams. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Azure’s compute fabric, with an emphasis on AI integration, service reliability, and operational excellence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Technical Leadership: Architect and deliver distributed systems that are secure, scalable, and resilient. Lead technical strategy and execution across multiple teams and services.
  • AI-Driven Transformation: Champion the integration of AI into engineering workflows, including on-call support, test generation, and developer productivity tooling.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with PMs, architects, and other engineering leaders to define and deliver end-to-end solutions. Drive alignment across horizontal and vertical teams.
  • Mentorship and Culture: Model engineering excellence and inclusive practices. Mentor senior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Customer Impact: Define and track success metrics that reflect customer value. Ensure services meet or exceed SLAs and deliver tangible improvements to customer experience.
  • Strategic Influence: Contribute to long-term technical vision and roadmap planning. Influence organizational structure and investment decisions to accelerate innovation.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have:

  • 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.
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale distributed systems.
  • Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, compute platforms, or container orchestration.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, drive cross-org initiatives, and mentor senior ICs.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML into engineering systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments.
  • Passion for building inclusive teams and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
  • Experience with Azure infrastructure or similar hyperscale cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with service reliability engineering (SRE) practices and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated impact in evolving organizational structures or leading transformation initiatives.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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