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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Engineering, Payment Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Apache Spark, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glbtvz

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

**Microsoft Cloud Background Check:** This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

 + Experience with application usage telemetry insights, modern licensing and payment systems is a plus.

 + Experience in C# and .Net is a plus.

 + AIFinOpsJobs

 + Experience in Spark, Python, data engineering and data modelling.

 + Proven ability to conduct efficient design and architectural discussions.

\#AIFinOpsJobs

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

## Description

+ Design, develop, and maintain high-scale, low-latency services that meet the needs of our diverse user base.

 + Hands-on engineer who delivers high-quality code that is maintainable, performant, testable and used in cross products

 + Conduct efficient design and architectural discussions, ensuring that solutions are secure, reliable and maintainable. Lead and facilitate technical discussions, encouraging contributions from all team members and fostering an inclusive environment where ideas can be shared without judgment.

 + Collaborate closely with multiple partner teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex projects.

 + Drive effective project management and delivery within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.


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