Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages the power of large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive unparalleled creativity and productivity. At the heart of this innovation is the Office Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experiences team, which plays a crucial role in the development of App Chat Copilot. This spans from the chat user experience to the middle-tier service that runs AI-powered workflows and horizontal skills, and extends across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and many partners across Microsoft.  

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to take on a role that offers the chance to engage in full-stack development, with a primary focus on Typescript, as well as opportunities in C#. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation and influence the development of the One Microsoft orchestrator, be responsible for bringing in new capabilities and skill to App Chat Copilot and shared user experience (UX), ensuring the delivery of a world-class experience through the optimization and iteration of the performance and reliability of the entire system at scale or be responsible for driving new scenarios and features unlocked by fast paced advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) and variety of new language model. 

In this opportunity you will work on cutting-edge technology that is poised to revolutionize productivity and innovation.

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 discipline 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.

• 4+ years experience with React, CSS and HTML5. 

• 5+ years experience with problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting code. 

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.

• Cross-discipline and cross group collaboration skills. 
• Passion for customers, design thinking, data analysis, and technology.
• Experience in debugging and diagnosing web or service issues.
• Experience in shipping high-quality products a plus.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 June 19, 2024.

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

• Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to leverage data insights and strategy to shape technical direction.

• Own and deliver complete features, including design, architecture, implementation, testability, debugging, and shipping.  

• Mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews and design feedback or operating as a project lead.

• Foster a culture of being agile, innovative, team-oriented and customer-focused.

We respect and value other’s perspectives and diverse experiences. As part of our team, you would help us accomplish all that we do as a unified team, trusting in and learning from each other every day. While working with us and others, you will: 

• Brainstorm and communicate ideas
• Listen to and incorporate feedback
• Provide perspectives to others
• Embody our Culture and Values