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Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$142,800–$274,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Call Monitoring, Canvas, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Debugging Skills, Design Document, Ecosystems, Engineering, Government Requirements, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Java, JavaScript, Leading Edge Technology, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Product Family, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, On Call, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Refactoring, Return on Investment (ROI), Software Design, Software Engineering, Team Player, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
**Overview** You'll be part of the Canvas Designer Client team, building the core authoring experience that empowers makers to design and customize apps on an intuitive, flexible canvas. You'll deliver a modern, high-performance UI and advanced features like coauthoring, responsive layouts, and seamless integration with data sources and connectors. Your work will enable creators to build rich, enterprise-grade applications without code, driving productivity and innovation across the Power Platform. We are looking to hire a **Principal Software Engineer** . As a Software Engineer, you'll write and maintain high-quality code for the Canvas Designer client, building UI components and features that make app creation seamless. You'll debug complex issues, optimize performance for large-scale apps, and collaborate with designers and PMs to ship responsive layouts and coauthoring capabilities. Every day, you'll work with modern frameworks, review pull requests, and ensure integrations with connectors and data sources are secure and reliable. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your technical growth by building complex, high-performance UI components and solving scalability challenges. You will deepen your expertise in modern frameworks and copilot integrations as you work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies in the Power Platform ecosystem. You will also sharpen your collaboration and design skills by partnering closely with PMs and UX designers to deliver intuitive, maker-friendly experiences. 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. **Responsibilities** + Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario. + Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform. + Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). + Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items. + Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate. + Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. **Qualifications** **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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + 4+ years of experience in coding, debugging, algorithm design, and problem-solving skills. **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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor'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 Master'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. + Experience in developing full stack web applications - from front end to back end. + Experience with React. + Experience with LLMs, AI agent frameworks, prompt engineering, and Copilot Studio is a plus. + Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for customer impact and product quality. \#BICjobs Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800.00 - $274,800.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000.00 - $304,200.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

About the Company

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Microsoft Corporation

DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.

WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.

We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.

WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com

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