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Principal Software Engineer - Surface Team
$139,900 - 274,800
Microsoft Corporation
Northeast 36th Way, Redmond
$139,900 - 274,800
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND over 6 years of technical engineering experience in programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements for this role, which includes specialized security screenings.
- Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND over 8 years of technical engineering experience in programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND over 12 years of technical engineering experience in programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Experience in shipping software that closely integrates with hardware or firmware.
- Extensive knowledge in one or more of the following: C#, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Rust.
- Experience creating Windows desktop or cross-platform applications (WinUI, WPF, MAUI, Electron, or similar).
- Strong system design capability, able to break down ambiguous problems into structured, maintainable solutions.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority and achieve consensus across teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with Surface devices, Windows platform APIs, or the Windows driver ecosystem.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, feature-flagging, and modern DevOps practices at scale.
- Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities.
Responsibilities
- Define and guide the technical vision and architecture for Surface App experiences, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and maintainable.
- Lead the design and execution of complex, cross-cutting features from concept to production release.
- Serve as a technical foundation for the team by conducting design reviews, establishing engineering best practices, and raising quality standards.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and Hardware Engineering to convert product requirements into solid technical plans.
- Mentor engineers at various levels; promote a culture of engineering excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and address systemic technical debt, reliability challenges, and performance issues.
- Represent the team in cross-organization technical discussions and influence the overall Surface Software Development engineering roadmap.
- Advocate for data-driven decision-making through instrumentation, experimentation, and customer telemetry.
Description
At Microsoft Surface, we are committed to creating innovative platforms where hardware and software merge, providing exceptional experiences that empower users to achieve more. Our Surface Software Development team plays a pivotal role in this mission by developing intelligent software that shapes user interactions with Surface devices. We seek a Principal Software Engineer to steer the architecture, design, and delivery of software that serves millions of Surface customers globally. Joining our highly collaborative and impactful team within Microsoft allows you to work at the forefront of software and hardware innovation while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Together, we embody a growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
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