About the Role

Principal Software Engineer role in Microsoft's Strategic Workload Acceleration Team (SWAT) focusing on AI innovation and platform resiliency. This customer-facing position involves architectural oversight, hands-on engineering, and up to 50% travel to resolve production blockers and drive strategic programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive architectural and programmatic oversight for strategic initiatives
• Provide hands-on technical work across design, build, and production deployment on customer projects
• Drive innovation in AI and strategic technologies aligned with Microsoft's priorities
• Strengthen customer trust through enhanced platform resiliency and security
• Drive strategic partnerships with a focus on customer experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in .Net or Python OR equivalent experience
• Breadth of knowledge across cloud computing topics in Azure platform services and GenAI
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
• Up to 50% travel worldwide as a customer-facing role

Nice to Have:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in .Net or Python
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in .Net or Python

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare