Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft · Mountain View, CA, US

Microsoft is hiring a principal Principal Software Engineer in Mountain View, CA, US. What you'll do: mentoring and research, work across the infrastructure and security domains. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience, a master's degree, and familiarity with JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, and FastAPI. Paying $140K–$275K.

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Salary: $140k–$275k
Source: apply.careers.microsoft.com
Original link: https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556619480
Posted: 12 hours ago (2026-05-15)
Status: active

Skills: JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, FastAPI, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC, WebSockets

Topics: Infrastructure, Security

Activities: Mentoring, Research

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