Principle Engineer-Networking

Job Description

Microsoft is seeking a Principle Engineer Networking to join the Strategic Planning and Architecture team within Microsoft's Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure organization.

Requirements

• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in networking and telemetry systems.
• 5+ years of experience technical leadership and architectural ownership in large-scale distributed systems.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of robust networking and telemetry frameworks for large-scale cloud platforms.
• Own end-to-end technical strategy, making high-impact architectural decisions.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Collaborate with product, hardware, and business teams to define requirements and deliver strategic solutions.
• Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through rigorous reviews and automation.
• Drive adoption of best practices in observability, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
• Represent the team in cross-functional forums, influencing organizational priorities and technical direction.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement for live site reliability.

Benefits

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.