Principal Engineer

Overview

Are you excited about building intelligent, scalable systems that power next-generation AI experiences? The Microsoft Copilot Studio team within the Business Industry Copilot (BIC) organization is at the forefront of enabling makers and developers to build, publish, and manage copilots that extend across Microsoft 365 and beyond. We are looking for a strong Principal Software Engineer to join our team and lead the design and development of core capabilities in the Control Plane as part of the Publish, Sharing & Channels areas of the product.

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and execution of mission-critical services that enable seamless copilot lifecycle management, secure sharing, and multichannel publishing. You'll work closely with product, design, and partner teams across Microsoft to deliver high-impact features that empower users and scale across millions of tenants.

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 architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure services in the Copilot Studio Control Plane.
Drive technical strategy and execution for publish, sharing, and channel integration experiences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver end-to-end scenarios that span Azure, M365, and Power Platform ecosystems.
Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Partner with PMs and leadership to align engineering investments with product vision and customer needs.
Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence.
Partner with Data Science and AI experts to transform what it means to build AI-first SaaS.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 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

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.

Additional or preferred qualifications:

• 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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience

• 6+ years experience in service development, successfully shipping software across multiple releases in a SaaS environment
• Proven track record of technical leadership and delivering complex projects at scale
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, or equivalent languages and frameworks
• Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
• Experience with Power Platform, M365 extensibility, and conversational AI systems
• Solid understanding of identity, access control, and secure service design
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across teams and disciplines

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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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