Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft  •  Warsaw, PL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to work on new SDKs that redefine how developers work - inside Microsoft and beyond. If you're someone who loves the thrill of creating solutions that impact the world, enjoys cracking engineering puzzles to save millions of CPU cycles worldwide and wants to help other engineers building their next-big-thing, you're in the right place.

There are high chances you already use one of our SDKs. Join the team and shape the future with your name in git log.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.



Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer on the team, you will:

  • Develop high-performing SDK leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

  • Understand, analyze, and translate engineering requirements into efficient and scalable SDK functionalities.

  • Support and actively engage with the SDK consumers (including open-source community), fostering collaborative relationships and soliciting feedback.

  • Prove SDK value by re-implementing mission critical services to the latest technologies and frameworks.



Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND senior technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
  • Experience with telemetry and observability concepts.
  • RESTful API development.
  • Experience shipping large-scale, high-volume services.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND senior 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 senior technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Designing and developing SDKs in C# (or other object-oriented language).
  • Experience in working with open-source communities and/or contribution to OSS project.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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About Microsoft

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.

Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington
Year Founded
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