Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer - AI Experiences, Copilot

Microsoft$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field with 4+ years of technical engineering experience in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • 4+ years of experience building backend APIs for mobile apps like GraphQL/Rest and streaming protocols.
  • 4+ years of experience on public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and using various datastores.
  • Experience in building distributed systems at scale with knowledge of networking and containerization.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems effectively.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Passion for learning and staying current with web development and AI trends.

Responsibilities

  • Build secure and performant APIs for Copilot applications.
  • Collaborate with product engineers, product managers, and platform engineers on high-impact projects.
  • Transform ambiguous project requirements into user-centric solutions.
  • Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure code promptly.
  • Navigate roadblocks to deliver rapid user feedback through iteration.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, design-focused product development environment.
  • Embody company culture and values in daily work.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with AI integration.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Build secure and performant APIs that power Copilot apps.
  • Work collaboratively with other product engineers, Product Managers, and platform engineers
  • to take ambiguous projects and mold them into amazing experiences.
  • Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
  • Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users
    quickly and iteratively.
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
  • Embody our Culture and Values.


Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 4+ years' experience building backend API for mobile apps such as GraphQL/Rest APIs/Protobuf/Thrift, and streaming protocols such as websocket/SSE/WebRTC with familiarity in backend and mobile data schema code generation or consistency, version control for mobile releases, analytics, feature flags, a/b testing framework.
  • 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
  • 4+ years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.
  • Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team


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

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