Hiring: Principal Software Engineer Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 21:46:56 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C#, C++, Compliance, Java, JavaScript, Python, SAFe, TestNG About the job Experience: •6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python Required Skills: •Lead architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale storage platform capabilities that power Microsoft 365 data services, driving improvements in scalability, reliability, performance, and storage efficiency. •Drive technical strategy and execution across complex initiatives spanning distributed databases, storage systems, data protection, capacity planning, and next-generation platform modernization. •Partner with engineers, product managers, security, compliance, and dependent service teams to define technical direction, resolve cross-system challenges, and translate business and customer needs into durable technical solutions. •Lead the design of AI-native systems and distributed storage architectures, applying modern engineering practices that leverage AI-assisted development for system design, implementation, testing, debugging, and operations. •Establish technical standards and guardrails that ensure AI-enabled solutions remain secure, reliable, maintainable, and cost-efficient at hyperscale. •Use telemetry, experimentation, and data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks, improve service health, optimize resource utilization, and guide engineering investments and architectural decisions. 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 •Demonstrated capacity 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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!