Principal Software Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

AI for Purview M365 team is expanding into new horizons and is looking for new talent to build innovations to provide best in class data protection for Microsoft customers. Our mission is to help protect customers with truly innovative proactive protection, advise customers on emerging trends, and engage in valuable partnerships. Our team fosters an agile, inclusive development environment and supportive culture.

Job Responsibility:

Architect and lead the design of complex, scalable systems and frameworks that power enterprise-grade solutions across multiple platforms
Drive technical strategy and set long-term vision for frontend and backend integration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future scalability
Mentor and guide senior engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering technical excellence and a culture of innovation
Develop and maintain web applications, integrating frontend with backend services, APIs, and databases to deliver end-to-end solutions
Focus on product quality, accessibility, performance, and robust design principles to deliver intuitive and engaging interfaces
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope, estimate efforts, and align development with business goals
Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Embody our Culture and Values

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
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:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience, including: Proven expertise in designing and delivering large-scale, distributed systems
Advanced proficiency in languages such as React, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
Demonstrated ability to lead technical strategy, mentor teams, and influence cross-org decisions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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