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The Xbox Platform team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be part of the team that builds modern cutting edge cloud infrastructure to power next gen Gaming experiences.

As an experienced engineer, you will have a proven track record in building high-scale, low-latency services. This role sits at the intersection of Cloud services and Data Engineering. This role requires technical and leadership skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple partner teams in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

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

• Design, develop, and maintain high-scale, low-latency services that meet the needs of our diverse user base.

• Hands-on engineer who delivers high quality code that is maintainable, performant, testable and used in cross products

• Conduct efficient design and architectural discussions, ensuring that solutions are secure, reliable and maintainable. Lead and facilitate technical discussions, encouraging contributions from all team members and fostering an inclusive environment where ideas can be shared without judgment.

• Collaborate closely with multiple partner teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex projects.

• Drive effective project management and delivery within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C#, Java, C, C++, JavaScript or Python

• OR equivalent experience.

• Proven ability to conduct efficient design and architectural discussions.

• Solid communication and leadership skills, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding project environment and drive effective discussions and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data engineering and data modeling.

• Experience with modern security practices.

• Experience in C# and .Net is a plus.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 26, 2024.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .