About the Role

Principal Software Engineer role at Microsoft Teams focusing on building AI-driven infrastructure for developer productivity. Responsibilities include designing large-scale distributed systems, leveraging AI to optimize engineering workflows, and mentoring senior engineers. Requires expertise in system architecture, AI/ML applications, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Teams Fundamentals and Engineering Systems infrastructure
• Collaborate on architectures for large-scale distributed systems
• Leverage AI to accelerate engineering workflows and developer experiences
• Work with internal and external partners to maximize engineering productivity
• Experiment with new AI-powered features and approaches

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
• 5+ years experience in system design and architecture for large-scale, distributed, highly available infrastructure
• Experience solving challenging problems and cross-team collaboration skills
• Knowledge/experience in applying AI and machine learning for engineering workflows and decision making

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
• Leadership and influence across organizational boundaries with clear communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to shape product discovery using insights and metrics

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare