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Software Engineer (Senior & Principal) - Windows in the Cloud

Microsoft· Software Engineering
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Redmond, WA$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior and Principal level roles focused on designing and building client and platform software enabling Windows cloud experiences, including Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AI-enabled cloud PCs. Opportunity to influence technical strategy, lead cross-team initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the next era of Windows in the cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build high-quality client and platform software that powers Windows cloud experiences.
  • Develop experiences across Windows, cross-platform clients, cloud-connected services, and emerging AI-driven workflows.
  • Drive architecture and technical strategy for complex systems and customer-facing applications.
  • Partner with product, design, research, and platform teams to create intuitive, reliable, and delightful customer experiences.
  • Solve challenging problems in performance, scalability, reliability, security, accessibility, and user experience.
  • Influence engineering practices, technical direction, and product innovation across teams.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture.
  • At the Principal level, lead broad technical initiatives and shape the next generation of Windows cloud experiences.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or C#
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements including Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Skills

Required:CC++
Nice to have:C#
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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