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# Principal Software Engineer

United States, Multiple Locations Senior individual contributor Software Engineering 

Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556933856)

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## Job description

Designs, develops, tests, and operates software services and platforms that deliver customer and business value at scale. Works independently on complex engineering problems while collaborating across teams to build reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and secure software systems. Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Collaborate with product managers, architects, and partner teams to define technical requirements and solutions. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions. 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. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 17, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 93 days
- Location: United States, Multiple Locations[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556933856)

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