Principal Software Engineer

Overview

The Field Service Mobile team is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation mobile experiences for frontline workers. Our mission is to empower technicians with intelligent, offline-capable applications that integrate seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Field Service and Microsoft Dataverse.

In this role, you will serve as a technical leader across the mobile client platform and supporting services, driving architecture, platform evolution, and complex problem-solving at scale. You will influence product and engineering direction, mentor engineers, and partner closely with PMs and design to deliver reliable, high-quality mobile solutions used by customers worldwide.

You will work across C#, Java, React, TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, and React Native, backed by Azure services and deep Dataverse integration. AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot will be part of your workflow as you help shape how AI accelerates both development and end-user experiences.

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

• Own and drive architecture for core mobile client capabilities, including offline-first scenarios and reliable sync with Dataverse.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex, cross-cutting features spanning React/TypeScript, React Native, and native Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift).
• Define and evolve platform patterns for performance, security, reliability, and data integrity across mobile experiences.
• Partner with PMs and designers to translate ambiguous problem spaces into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive integration of AI-powered experiences into mobile workflows (e.g., natural language interactions, intelligent assistance).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, raising the bar through design reviews, code reviews, and best practices.
• Influence engineering direction across teams by identifying risks, proposing improvements, and aligning on long-term technical strategy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python,
  • OR equivalent practical experience.

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:

• 5+ years of experience building and shipping mobile applications at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical design and owning complex systems or platform components.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Deep experience with React and TypeScript for complex UI systems.
• Knowledge of native Android (Kotlin) and/or iOS (Swift) for device-level integration.
• Experience with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, or Power Platform.
• Understanding of AI agent development using large language models (e.g., GPT-4o, GPT-5).
• Proven expertise in offline sync patterns, enterprise mobile security, and performance optimization.
• Track record of influencing teams beyond immediate ownership through technical leadership.

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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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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