Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

Join Microsoft's Messaging Services team as a Principal Software Engineer to build robust and scalable backend services that power critical messaging experiences within Microsoft Teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 3 years experience in distributed systems, client-server architecture, and distributed database technologies such as .NET Core, Redis, or Azure Cosmos DB or similar.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate high-scale services that power the core messaging infrastructure of Microsoft Teams.
• Apply cutting-edge techniques in deep learning, natural language processing, and conversational AI to enhance the intelligence and user experience of Microsoft Teams.
• Prototype, experiment, and evaluate new ideas to deliver next-generation AI-powered messaging features that redefine how teams communicate.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design features that drive user growth and engagement.
• Develop features that uphold the highest standards of availability, reliability, performance, and scalability while delighting customers.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect