Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain engineering infrastructure, tools, and services that power the CI/CD for Microsoft Learning platforms.
• Develop sophisticated software features, including architecture, application design, and database design, while leveraging AI and Copilot features to enhance user experience.
• Lead the implementation of scalable and secure solutions, enforcing high standards for code quality, performance, and service reliability.
• Mentor junior software engineers and contribute to internal technical communities through documentation and skill-building sessions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions to millions of learners.
• Drive the identification of technical dependencies and develop design documents for complex security and platform features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of technical engineering experience with proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Proven full-stack development skills including experience with microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud development and infrastructure-as-code (ARM or Bicep).
• Experience designing and shipping AI/ML or Generative AI solutions (e.g., RAG, LLM orchestration, or vector retrieval).

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud development patterns, specifically loosely coupled architectures and DevOps models.
• Deep expertise in the Azure ecosystem, including App Service, AKS, Functions, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and .NET.
• Experience optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Advanced degree (Master's) in Computer Science or a related field.

About the Company

Microsoft is a global technology leader dedicated to empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Within the Global Skilling Product Team, we build world-class, innovative products that inspire millions of learners to upskill and reskill for the future.