The Senior/Principal Software Engineer will lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle within the Commercial Sales Experiences Engineering Team at Microsoft. This role focuses on building AI-infused applications and enhancing user experiences while enforcing engineering best practices. The team is dedicated to innovation and aims to deliver impactful solutions that drive productivity and creativity. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer building commercial software and a proven track record of shipping successful software products and services.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud development principles and patterns, particularly loosely coupled architectures and micro-services.
• 5+ years of experience in leading, managing, and driving technical and architectural dependencies.
• Technical skills should include proficiency in C#, .NET, Microservices architecture, REST APIs, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent languages/frameworks.

• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, architecture, application and database design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop resilient solution designs that adhere to architectural best practices and business goals.
• Mentor team members through code reviews and design feedback to promote skill growth and a collaborative culture.
• Foster collaboration across Microsoft product teams, program managers, and UX designers to manage dependencies and co-deliver engineering outcomes.
• Establish and enforce best practices in designing, coding, automated testing, and documentation to ensure high standards for code quality.

• 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.