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Principal Software Engineer - Windows App and Windows Platform at Microsoft

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$142,800 – $274,800/yr

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

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for its Windows Cloud Experiences team to lead architecture and technical strategy for the Windows App, a native Windows client connecting to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and remote PCs. The role focuses on cross-cutting areas such as connection, session lifecycle, authentication, OS integration, reliability, performance, and security, while guiding multi-team execution, influencing partner roadmaps, establishing engineering standards, and mentoring technical leaders. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field plus at least six years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience, along with the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements.

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