Principal Software Engineer

Senior • Hybrid • On-site

$139,900 - $274,800/yr

Redmond, WA

Overview

The Copilot Studio team builds cloud-based SaaS intelligent conversational Copilots using Generative AI. Our focus is democratize development of Generative AI applications across a wide array of chat and voice messaging platforms.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team.

This role will drive critical architectural elements of Generative AI integration and orchestration in a distributed system. You will work with other leads and individual contributors to build a state-of-the-art no-code/low-code authoring and management application.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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.
1+ year (s) of generative AI experience.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in technical design, architecture, problem solving, and debugging skills in the Generative AI space.
Experience to understand and simplify the no-code and low-code developer experience.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 12, 2025.

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Responsibilities

- Develop new functionality and architectural patterns to integrate Generative AI into various applications
- Deliver a highly available, highly reliable service.
- Develop engagement opportunities for technology, customers and distributed systems.

Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company that focuses on empowering every person and organization to achieve more. With a mission to deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online businesses, including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform, the company is dedicated to powering the 'Intelligent Cloud' mission. Microsoft values respect, integrity, and accountability, and fosters a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive. The company is committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to drive innovation and provide high-quality results to customers. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.