Principal Software Engineer
Core
Design and develop creative, cutting-edge systems and services at scale to support worldwide operations, focusing on infrastructure security improvements and AI-driven engineering solutions.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Infrastructure Security & AI)
Builds
Cloud services, large distributed systems, and security solutions for high-scale workloads (via careerplan.io/jobs/1970393556862615-principal-software-engineer-at-microsoft)
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (LLM/ML)
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, AI/LLM/ML engineering, large distributed systems design, cloud service scaling, infrastructure security, system architecture, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
Responsibilities
Lead architecture, design, and implementation of high-scale, low-latency services with an AI-first approach; drive infrastructure security improvements for mission-critical workloads; conduct in-depth triage, troubleshooting, and forensics across the cloud stack; lead definition of requirements, KPIs, and planning for engineering deliverables; mentor and grow a diverse team of senior, mid-level, and entry talent
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
