Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, WA
Job posting number: #7311000 (Ref:ms-1832918)
Posted: June 20, 2025
Job Description
Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative Artificial Intelligence. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.
The 1ES (One Engineering System) team is responsible for enabling the world's best engineering teams with world-class tools and systems that help them ship products their customers love. 1ES develops and operates a set of engineering tools and services including build, verification services, code review tools, data analysis, and machine learning services - all working towards a unified engineering system for internal Microsoft needs. Distributed build, static analysis, test and release are at the center of Microsoft 1ES and are helping major groups within the company deliver features faster and with better quality. Our services are used by tens of thousands of developers, and we build, analyze, test and release millions of projects daily in a distributed service running at scale in multiple data centers across the world.
We are hiring for a Principal Software Engineer who will define the future of engineering systems and developer productivity. The Principal Software Engineer will build and utilize AI agents and extensions to significantly reduce the time Microsoft’s engineers spend on building, validating code, and releasing products.
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.