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Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$165,600 – $296,400/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Redmond, Washington
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to define, build, and champion software development practices using AI agents within Office Shared Services and Experiences. The role owns features across the software development lifecycle, adopts AI-assisted development practices, mentors engineers, and leads technical direction. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field plus 8+ years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience, along with the ability to pass Microsoft security screening. Preferred qualifications include experience with agent SDKs, large language models, AI orchestration, agentic workflows, production systems, and AI-powered developer tools. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $165,600-$296,400 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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