Principal Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Microsoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to build the Agent Connectivity Platform, enabling AI agents to securely interact with enterprise systems. This hybrid role involves driving architecture, writing high-quality code, and solving complex distributed systems challenges, with a focus on identity, security, and governance.
Responsibilities
- Drive architecture and technical direction for the Agent Connectivity Platform.
- Design, build, and operate core platform services including connectors, connection management, and authentication.
- Own delivery end to end, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, rollout, and production operations.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define customer scenarios and deliver platform capabilities.
- Write high-quality, extensible code and raise engineering standards through reviews and mentorship.
- Lead by example in AI-first development, applying AI tools to accelerate development and operations.
- Define success metrics and use prototypes, experiments, and telemetry to validate designs and assess customer impact.
- Build security, compliance, tenant isolation, and governance into platform architecture.
- Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), participate in on-call rotations, and lead incident diagnosis.
- Improve platform availability, reliability, performance, observability, and cost efficiency.
- Influence technical decisions across teams and share reusable patterns.
- Define the evals strategy and platform for agentic systems, establishing rigorous benchmarks and quality measurement.
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.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check required.
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.
- Experience with identity and access technologies such as OAuth 2.0, Microsoft Entra ID, delegated and application permissions, and credential lifecycle management.
- Experience building agent-facing tools or services, including familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or related interoperability patterns.
- Experience designing and operating multi-tenant services with enterprise security, governance, and compliance requirements.
- 3+ years of professional experience using generative AI to accelerate software development, improve operations, and assess customer satisfaction.
Benefits
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
- In San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Skills
CC++C#JavaJavaScriptPythonOAuth 2.0Microsoft Entra IDGenerative AI
#AI agents#Agent 365#Microsoft 365 Copilot#Power Platform#Agent Connectivity Platform#distributed systems#connectors#authentication#identity and access#OAuth#Microsoft Entra ID#generative AI#multi-tenant services#security#governance#compliance
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
1 hour ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$142,800–274,800 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Applicants
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