​​Principal Software Engineer​

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. 
 
Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. 

​​Within Azure Data, the big data analytics team provides a range of products that enable data engineers and data scientists to extract intelligence from all data – structured, semi-structured, and unstructured. We build the Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Integration pillars of Microsoft Fabric.​ 

​​Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be, and advance their careers. Here, we embrace a world of endless possibilities, innovation, and openness, driven by the boundless potential of the cloud. 
 
The Azure Data engineering team at Microsoft is at the forefront of transforming analytics in the data world. Our diverse portfolio, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI, underscores our commitment to leading in databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging, real-time analytics, and business intelligence. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering new data-first applications and fostering a data-driven culture. 
 
Within Azure Data, our big data analytics team offers a suite of products enabling data engineers and data scientists to extract insights from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. We are unifying our diverse products into Microsoft Fabric, creating streamlined experiences that simplify and accelerate value delivery. 
 
The Spark team within Fabric is pushing the boundaries of analytics engines. We're inviting you to help revolutionize how data is processed. We develop services that empower big data developers to create mission-critical applications with high SLAs. We're hiring a Principal Software Engineer to work on and extend both Open Source Software (OSS) technologies like Spark, Delta, Velox, and Gluten, as well as proprietary Microsoft services. Your role will involve designing and implementing software components, participating in code and design reviews, assisting customers in leveraging the service, and maintaining high performance, integration, security, and reliability. 
 
At Microsoft, we don't just value diversity and different perspectives; we actively seek and embrace them, harnessing the collective power of our entire company to better serve our customers. 
 
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we unite with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Every day, we build on our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

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We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. 

​Required/Minimum Qualifications 

o  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, Scala, or Python 
o OR equivalent experience. 
 
Additional or Preferred Qualifications 
o 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, Scala, or Python 
o 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, Scala, or Python 
o OR equivalent 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. 

Preferred/Additional Qualifications 

​​- Proficiency in distributed systems or client-server architecture 
- Familiarity with OSS components, particularly the Apache Spark ecosystem 
- Approach problem-solving with a deep passion for and empathy towards customers 
- Knowledge of database internals 
- Debugging and profiling skills on Java/C++ applications 
- Experience in developing scalable cloud services 
- Enthusiasm for tackling challenging technical problems 
- Strong curiosity and a willingness to question assumptions

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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.

Work with a team of passionate engineers to deliver success for customers 
• Design, implement, test, and operate data services. 
• Release features on time, with high quality, meeting functional, performance, scalability, and compliance requirements. 
• Drive quality right from the design phase, incorporating best practices and engineering for testability. 
• Solve problems relating to mission critical services and create solutions to prevent problem recurrence. 
• Participate in product live site and operations. 

Embody our culture and values