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Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft
Required Skills
pythonc++distributed systemscloud infrastructureai infrastructurehigh-performance computingnetworkingdebugging
About the Role
Principal Software Engineer role focused on designing and delivering high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads like Bing Copilot. Responsibilities include infrastructure architecture, technical leadership, and performance optimization for large-scale distributed systems. Requires deep expertise in high-performance computing and networking technologies.Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Architecture: Design scalable, reliable, high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads
- Technical Leadership: Provide guidance in cloud infrastructure technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Performance Optimization: Assess and refine performance by resolving bottlenecks across compute, storage, and networking
- Research and Innovation: Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend adoption for AI infrastructure enhancements
- Collaboration and Communication: Engage with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and communicate complex concepts
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
- 6+ years experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing infrastructure services
- Proficient technical design, analytical, and debugging abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Nice to Have:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare