Microsoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the AI FinOps team within the Experiences and Devices group. This team is focused on building a next-generation monetization platform for AI, transitioning from seat-based licensing to real-time, consumption-based billing. The role requires an experienced engineer with a strong background in delivering high-scale, low-latency services and the ability to collaborate across multiple partner teams. The position emphasizes technical expertise and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C#, Java, C, C++, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience in Spark, Python, data engineering, and data modeling.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

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

• 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.