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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Engineer

Microsoft· Software Engineering
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About the role

In the Microsoft Industry Solutions Engineering (ISE) team, you’ll embed within customer teams as a Principal Software Engineer to deliver production-grade solutions and drive business outcomes in complex accounts as a senior individual contributor with strong technical depth and stakeholder credibility.

Responsibilities

  • Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches
  • Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership
  • Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making
  • Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches
  • Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle
  • Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability
  • Embody our culture and values

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
  • Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end
  • Fluency in Japanese and English language skills

Skills

Required:Customer engagement and stakeholder managementTechnical leadership for customer engagementsProgramming in C/C++/C#/Java/JavaScript/PythonJapanese and English fluency
Nice to have:Hands-on AI / LLM delivery

Benefits

  • We invest in your health, wellness, and financial future by offering a competitive package including a wide range of benefits built around your personal needs and those close to you
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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