Principal Software Engineer

The Multimodal Intelligence team, part of Microsoft’s Core Artificial Intelligence (AI) organization, empowers developers and applied scientists across the globe to easily integrate AI capabilities—such as processing documents, videos, images, and other file types—into their applications. 

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Applied Machine Learning, deep expertise in Python programming and system design, and hands-on experience building large-scale, high-volume cloud services. Proven success in solving complex challenges in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Artificial Intelligence is essential. Familiarity with Large Language Models and Agent frameworks is a strong plus.  

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. 

Required Qualification:

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.

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 posts positions for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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• Develop industry-leading products and agents powered by large language models for multimodal content understanding. 

• Collaborate with Product Managers to define product requirements, scope, and priorities. 

• Partner with researchers to translate cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world solutions. 

• Engage directly with customers to understand their challenges, resolve issues, and incorporate feedback into product improvements. 

• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values in all aspects of work.