About the Role

Principal Software Engineer role focused on building foundational AI platforms and services at Microsoft's Core AI. Responsibilities include designing scalable distributed systems, delivering high-quality code, and shaping product strategy for AI-driven applications. The role requires expertise in cloud services, generative AI, and large-scale software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead System Design & Architecture
• Deliver High-Quality Code
• Drive Implementation & Deployment
• Ensure Reliability & Operational Excellence
• Shape Product Strategy

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
• 6+ years experience designing, building, and operating production-grade software and services at scale
• 1+ year experience developing in AI-enhanced environments using tools like GitHub Copilot or similar
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Nice to Have:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience
• Experience in designing and building distributed systems and cloud-based services
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with generative AI API platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, Claude, or similar
• Familiarity with agentic protocols such as MCP or A2A

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare