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Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft· Software Engineering
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Taipei, TaiwanFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior technical leader and individual contributor focusing on Windows device validation, AI-assisted tooling, and ecosystem engineering for WECE, with responsibilities spanning architecture, automation, telemetry-driven improvements, and cross-team collaboration with OEMs/IHVs and silicon partners.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and build next-generation engineering tools and extensible automation frameworks that improve Windows device validation, diagnostics, and ecosystem engineering efficiency.
  • Apply AI and machine learning techniques to automate analysis, accelerate root-cause identification, improve issue resolution, and deliver actionable engineering recommendations.
  • Use product telemetry, validation results, and engineering signals to identify systemic quality opportunities and drive measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and user experience.
  • Define scalable architectures, technical standards, APIs, and reusable components that enable consistent tooling and automation across hardware platforms, device generations, and partner scenarios.
  • Lead complex system-level investigations through hands-on coding, debugging, prototyping, and data analysis, translating findings into durable product and tooling improvements.
  • Collaborate with OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, silicon partners, and cross-functional engineering teams to validate solutions, unblock integration, share technical knowledge, and scale engineering insights.

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.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate, and deliver presentations effectively in both Mandarin and English.

Skills

Required:C/C++/C#/Java/JavaScript/Python
Nice to have:AI and machine learningTest automation scripting (PowerShell or Python)Windows development and debugging
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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