Description
Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, modernization, and transformation of large-scale distributed storage, database, and data platform systems supporting AI and Copilot workloads. The role combines hands-on systems programming in languages such as C++, Rust, C#, Go, or similar with strategic architectural leadership, performance optimization, reliability engineering, and AI-native engineering practices. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least six years of technical engineering experience, and extensive experience with cloud services, distributed systems, storage platforms, or database systems.
