Principal Software Engineer

About the Position

Principal Software Engineer

Senior

188,000 - 304,200 USD/yr

Redmond, WA

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Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be, and take their careers to levels they cannot achieve anywhere else. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness in an AI-enabled world. The Experiences and Devices group is a rapidly growing organization at the heart of how users interact with and experience copilots.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team! The AI FinOps team in E+D is building Microsoft’s next-generation monetization platform for AI, powering the shift from seat-based licensing to real-time, consumption-based billing. Our team defines how high-value Copilot and agentic experiences translate into scalable revenue, making it a critical, high-visibility effort at the center of M365’s AI-driven growth.

Our team designs, implements, and supports AI monetization models, with a long-term vision of becoming the unified licensing, usage, and ROI platform for all of the Copilot AI ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-scale, low-latency services that meet the needs of our diverse user base.
• Hands-on engineer who delivers high-quality code that is maintainable, performant, testable, and used in cross products.
• Conduct efficient design and architectural discussions, ensuring that solutions are secure, reliable, and maintainable.
• Lead and facilitate technical discussions, encouraging contributions from all team members and fostering an inclusive environment where ideas can be shared without judgment.
• Collaborate closely with multiple partner teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex projects.
• Drive effective project management and delivery within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

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Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • 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#, Java, C, C++, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Other Requirements:
  • 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.

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Nice to Have

• Experience in Spark, Python, data engineering, and data modelling.
• Proven ability to conduct efficient design and architectural discussions.
• Leadership skills, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding project environment and drive effective discussions and outcomes.
• Experience with application usage telemetry insights, modern licensing, and payment systems is a plus.
• Experience in C# and .Net is a plus.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary range: USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

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About the Company

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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