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Are you passionate about building the world's computer? Are you interested in large scale distributed systems? Join us in building the platform that helps to scale Azure - one of the fastest growing clouds on the planet. Our vision is to build a highly reliable, cloud based distributed service that integrates efforts of hundreds of teams to create the platform that helps to scale Azure at all levels: from a single rack in a datacenter to a region with multiple data centers and even to complete clouds. As a Principal Software Engineer you will design, build and manage features for highly scalable services, develop high quality secure and compliant solutions and actively engage with partners within the company. This opportunity will allow you to increase your understanding on high quality secure and compliant solutions, accelerate your career growth and develop deep business acumen. This position provides you upto 100% remote work opportunity. 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** + Lead design and development of scalable, distributed systems. + Deliver high quality service features that support customer requirements and closely work with stakeholders to monitor, improve and report the service health metrics to leadership team. + Collaborate across teams to align on goals and deliverables. + Provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning. + Engage with customers to gather feedback and resolve complex issues. + Provides technical leadership during code reviews for a solution/product area to ensure it meets the team's and Microsoft's quality standards. + Innovate and optimize features for performance and reliability. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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. + 5+ years of experience in driving and collaborating cross-component projects. + 5+ years of experience in debugging, designing, and implementing functionalities in Cloud Computing and Distribution System fields. **Other Requirements:** + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR 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 equivalent experience. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 6, 2025. \#Azurecorejobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

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