Principal Software Engineer

The Microsoft MSN Notification System provides personalized news and interest recommendations to hundreds of millions of users worldwide every day. Using advanced algorithms and data analytics, we ensure that users receive the most relevant and timely news and interest content. Our system not only helps users gain more information and insights but also empowers them to make more informed decisions. As a senior dev, you will have the opportunity to play a key role on this important platform, significantly enhancing the user experience while advancing your career by leading innovative projects.

We are looking for an experienced developer to oversee the development and management of the Microsoft News Notification System. You will drive a cross-functional team to design and implement efficient, scalable notification solutions, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction. Working at Microsoft, a company driven by innovation, you will have the opportunity to continuously improve your technical skills and leadership abilities, achieving greater breakthroughs in your career.

- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Background in Algorithms and Recommendation Systems: A background in recommendation systems or algorithms is preferred, with the ability to provide professional guidance and innovative ideas in personalized content recommendations.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of software development experience and over 2 years of project management experience. Experience in developing and managing large-scale distributed systems is preferred.
- Technical Hands-on Ability: Strong hands-on technical skills, capable of deep involvement in code development and system design.
- Communication Skills: Good English communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage in technical and business discussions with global teams.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in one of the mainstream programming languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Python. Extensive experience in system architecture design, familiarity with microservices architecture, message queues, and real-time data processing technologies.
- Project Management Skills: Strong project management abilities, familiar with Agile development processes, and capable of working effectively in a multitasking environment.
- Leadership and Communication Skills: Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate team members and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of quickly responding to and handling system failures.
- Innovation Mindset: A strong interest in technological innovation and the ability to lead a team in a fast-changing technical environment.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

- Technical Architecture Design: Develop and execute system architecture and technical roadmaps to ensure the system's high availability, scalability, and security.
- Project Management: Manage the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, to ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, data scientists, and other team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Continuous Improvement and Optimization: Monitor system performance, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure stable and efficient system operation.
- Technical Innovation: Stay attuned to industry trends and new technologies, actively promoting innovation and the adoption of best practices.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce standards for code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure high code quality and system reliability.