New 
Principal Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 18, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Azure Edge + Platform (E+P) is a globally distributed team of engineers, architects, program managers, product managers, business program managers, business administrators, user experience researchers and designers who are responsible for the platform for Microsoft and for delivering Microsoft's edge vision. We create the most reliable and trustworthy OS and platform services to empower Microsoft and our customers to achieve more. We unlock the next wave of opportunity at the edge through an at-scale ecosystem driving widespread adoption of our Microsoft cloud services. A Principal Engineer in Digital Operations serves as a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and implementing advanced solutions enabling customers to optimize operational processes. This role combines deep expertise in systems design, cloud infrastructure, and IoT integration with strategic oversight of data-driven workflows to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. The Principal Engineer drives innovation by defining technical standards, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust, automated solutions that enhance asset performance and operational resilience. Success in this position requires a blend of technical vision, hands-on problem-solving, and leadership to align cutting-edge technologies with business objectives.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership: Architect and deliver distributed systems that are secure, scalable, and resilient. Lead technical strategy and execution across multiple teams and services.AI-Driven Transformation: Champion the integration of AI into engineering workflows, including on-call support, test generation, and developer productivity tooling.Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with PMs, architects, and other engineering leaders to define and deliver end-to-end solutions. Drive alignment across horizontal and vertical teams.Mentorship and Culture: Model engineering excellence and inclusive practices. Mentor senior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.Customer Impact: Define and track success metrics that reflect customer value. Ensure services meet or exceed SLAs and deliver tangible improvements to customer experience.Strategic Influence: Contribute to long-term technical vision and roadmap planning. Influence organizational structure and investment decisions to accelerate innovation | |