Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft’s Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world’s computer with an industry-leading supply chain. CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our organization to develop the Supply Chain platform solutions that power Cloud and Devices supply chains of Microsoft. We are building software systems that give Microsoft the ability to succeed in an ever-changing business environment. We are looking for an engineering leader to push this architecture further and innovate in the areas of customer experience, sustainability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation of our processes and systems, data driven solutions, while continuously improving operational excellence (security, resiliency, scalability, costs). Successful candidates will be able to combine their deep technical skills, collaboration skills, customer obsession, and leadership skills to design and deliver world-class software platforms that delight our customers.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required 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.

• 6 + years of software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale software systems. 
• 5+ years’ experience developing highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment.  

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 Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building applications on Azure cloud.
• 5+ years’ experience in a technical leadership role, not necessarily managing people. 
• Deep technical expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript etc.) and software development frameworks.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, distributed systems, design patterns, data structure & algorithms, software security, reliability, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating and leading technical teams, and collaborating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, balancing long-term objectives with short-term business needs. 

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.

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• Work closely with a team of highly capable software engineers, partner teams, product managers, UX designers, leadership, and business stakeholders.

• Lead the design and implementation of world class platforms and products with high quality on schedule.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.

• Continuously improve engineering practices and processes to ensure security, scalability, performance, experience, and compliance.

• Influence and communicate long-term product vision, technical vision, roadmap for your area.

• Drive initiatives across team and organizational boundaries to drive clarity and alignment.

• Research and stay up to date with the latest industry best practices, and experiment with cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values