Description
Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to architect and develop the core runtime infrastructure for its Copilot and Agents Core Platform. The role focuses on agent-to-agent and multi-agent protocols, declarative and code-based extensibility, runtime patching and configuration, scalable orchestration, and long-running or asynchronous AI workflows. 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 meet Microsoft security screening requirements. 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.
