Principal Data Platform Engineer

Job Description

Microsoft is looking for a Data Engineering IC5 to be part of the EngThrive Insights team responsible for understanding the developer experience and delivering insights to make Microsoft the best place to work for engineers.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience working with complex data sets, data pipelines and solving challenging data problems at scale
• 4+ years of experience and expertise working with data products such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Responsibilities

• Shape the Product Vision by aligning technical strategy with business goals and customer needs
• Architect for Scale and Sustainability by designing durable, scalable system architectures
• Leads by example, mentor others, and drive quality and stability of code
• Build consensus across engineering teams and partner organizations
• Contribute to and lead the development of core platform components
• Support the growth of engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Engage directly with customers and product teams to capture feedback and refine product messaging
• Drive operational excellence in managing and operating large-scale data systems

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.