Principal Software Engineer

As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, Microsoft Shopping team within the Microsoft AI (MAI) organization is on the lookout for passionate individuals to build the next wave of shopping capabilities in Copilot and Browsers. Our vision is bold and broad — to build systems that have true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. It’s also inclusive: we aim to make AI accessible to all — consumers, businesses, developers — so that everyone can realize its benefits.    We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with solid technical skills, a systematic approach to problem-solving, full stack knowledge, and expertise in building robust, long-lasting solutions. In addition to effectiveness, we value candidates who bring positive energy, empathy, and kindness to our team each day. This position focuses on designing and developing scalable backend systems, making key architectural decisions, and collaborating with multiple teams to deliver impactful solutions. The ideal candidate is deeply skilled, passionate about innovation, and excels at solving problems. This role offers the chance to create outstanding consumer products and experiences in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Shopping team, you will contribute to shopping features in Copilot, Bing, and Edge browser, working closely with Product Management and Design teams.