The Principal Software Engineer role at Microsoft Rewards involves leading the design, development, and evolution of full-stack experiences and platform capabilities for millions of customers. This position focuses on driving technical strategy and execution for scalable customer-facing applications, backend services, and APIs. The ideal candidate will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Proven experience in leading complex cross-organizational initiatives.

• Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions across frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Lead the development of highly scalable, reliable, secure, and accessible customer experiences.
• Drive technical strategy and architecture for complex, cross-team initiatives.
• Partner with product, design, and data teams to translate business goals into technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization.
• Champion modern engineering practices, security, privacy, accessibility, and AI-powered development.

• 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.