Principal Software Engineer

Senior • On-site

$139,900 - $304,200/yr

Redmond, WA

Overview

Within the GitHub and Microsoft CoreAI, the Developer AI team is working on incubating, building and delivering the next generation of AI-enabled developer tooling experiences as part of GitHub Copilot, across GitHub, Visual Studio Code and more.

The DevDiv Developer AI team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer / AI Engineer with a deep interest and passion for the intersection of developer tooling and modern generative AI systems, and a drive to invent the future of AI-enabled software development.

Our team builds platforms, products and features delivered into many of Microsoft and GitHub’s developer tools to empower and accelerate software development.

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.
5+ years of full-stack product engineering, building customer-facing products across both platform/foundations and front-end/user-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.

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.

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

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

Responsibilities

Build end-to-end products and features working across different codebases and front-ends
Apply the frontier of AI/LLM technologies to invent and deliver features for developers

Deliver and iterate quickly on new product opportunities, driven by usage and engagement

Operate as part of a fast-paced team on ambitious new projects

Design, implement, debug, and deliver experiences in TypeScript, Python, Go, .NET and others.

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.