Principal Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Engineering · Data Science
In short
Microsoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to define the long-term technical vision and architecture for the Fabric Data Warehouse Distributed Query Processing (DQP) platform. This role involves leading the design of core query processing technologies and partnering across teams to solve complex distributed systems problems at cloud scale, with a focus on AI-driven development practices.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture for the Fabric Data Warehouse Distributed Query Processing (DQP) platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and operational excellence at cloud scale.
- Lead the design and evolution of core query processing technologies, including distributed execution, scheduling, resource management, workload isolation, and performance optimization.
- Partner closely with engineering, product management, design, data science, and partner teams across Microsoft to deliver end-to-end solutions that connect customer needs with measurable business outcomes.
- Identify and solve fundamental distributed systems problems involving scale, concurrency, fault tolerance, elasticity, efficiency, and service reliability.
- Establish architectural standards, engineering best practices, and technical governance processes through design reviews, technical mentoring, and cross-team collaboration.
- Influence the long-term platform strategy for personalized and collaborative analytics experiences, balancing customer value, scalability, security, and maintainability.
- Mentor and develop senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession.
- Lead complex cross-organizational initiatives, aligning stakeholders across multiple teams to deliver strategic capabilities that advance the Microsoft Fabric analytics platform.
- Champion the use of AI-driven development practices, automation, and intelligent observability to improve engineering productivity, accelerate problem resolution, and enhance the health, reliability, and operational efficiency of the platform.
- Embody our culture and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
- Strong distributed systems experience and understanding of scale, resiliency, and reliability patterns.
- Strong AI-first mindset and growth orientation, with a passion for exploring new technologies and ways of working to improve engineering effectiveness and customer outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
- Different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.
- Base pay range in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Skills
CC++C#JavaJavaScriptPython
#Software Engineering#Distributed Systems#Analytics#AI
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$142,800–274,800 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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