Principal Software Engineer

The Azure Networking Control Plane team is at the forefront of cloud networking innovation, responsible for building and maintaining the control systems that power Azure’s expansive networking infrastructure. This includes everything from foundational resources like Public IPs to advanced capabilities such as Private Link. The team’s mission is to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance for millions of customers worldwide. Working here means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group that is shaping the future of cloud networking.

As a Principal Software Engineer on this team, you’ll play a critical role in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive Azure’s networking capabilities. You’ll gain deep insights into the inner workings of Azure and contribute your expertise to evolve its architecture. This is a high-impact opportunity to collaborate with top-tier engineers, influence strategic direction, and work on technologies that matter. The role also offers flexibility, with options to work fully remotely or in a hybrid setup, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

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/Minimum 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.
• 6+ years experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  
• 6+ years experience in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.

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. 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Excellent software engineering skills including design, implementation, testing, monitoring, debugging, etc.
  
• Proficient communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

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 September 7, 2025.

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• Leads by example and mentors others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across products.
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