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Software development is being reinvented in real time, and OneDrive is at the center of that transformation. We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineering Architect to lead the frontier of agentic, AI‑native development. This is a hands‑on role shaping how modern engineering teams design, build, and ship production software across web, backend, and mobile platforms. OneDrive is a core part of Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, trusted by hundreds of millions to store what matters most. In this role, you’ll influence both consumer and commercial OneDrive experiences across Microsoft, helping teams ship better software faster using AI‑driven approaches.
Job Responsibility:
Be a leader in agentic development across OneDrive and adjacent organizations
Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging agentic tools, frameworks, and workflows
Design and build scalable systems across front-end, backend, and mobile platforms
Multiply impact through mentoring, workshops, playbooks, and internal tooling
Drive ideas from concept to production with urgency and craftsmanship
Collaborate deeply with engineering, research, design, and program management
Contribute to both consumer and enterprise product experiences
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 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 12+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR equivalent experience
Experience in software architecture and system design
Proven track record as a force multiplier and technical mentor
Strong bias for action and excellent collaboration skills
Experience building agentic development frameworks or AI-powered developer tools
Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG, and agent orchestration
Experience across consumer and commercial products
Knowledge of media data handling and cloud-scale storage systems
Passion for teaching through documentation, talks, or tooling