About the Role

Principal Software Engineer role at Microsoft's Azure Cosmos DB team, working on large-scale distributed operational database systems. Focuses on distributed systems problems, integrating Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric, and shaping the future of planet-scale databases. Requires deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver distributed database capabilities
• Advance integration of Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric
• Partner with teams across Azure and Microsoft Fabric
• Shape long-term architecture and technical direction
• Mentor and guide engineers on the team

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
• Coding experience in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• 3+ years experience in distributed systems, client-server architecture, and distributed database technologies
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Nice to Have:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years experience
• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years technical engineering experience
• Proven experience working on large-scale applications or distributed systems
• Deep understanding of distributed systems design and implementation
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare