Hiring: Principal Software Engineer Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 21:46:56 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, LLM, OpenAPI, Python, Zero Trust 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: •Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). •Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items. •Identify and drive improvements to end-to-end inference performance of OpenAI and other state of the art LLMs. •Speeding up/reducing complexity of key components/pipelines to improve performance and/or efficiency of our systems. •Communicate and collaborate with our partners both internal and external •Embody Microsoft's Culture and Values 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 •Candidates must be able 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 Cl 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!