Full Time

Principal Software Engineer - Web Platform

Microsoft
Redmond, WA
$160,000 - $230,000* / year (about $77–$111 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Principal Software Engineer - Web Platform usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Principal Software Engineer on a web platform team leads the design, development, and implementation of key features and services. This role involves significant technical expertise, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product managers and other stakeholders. They are responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of the web platform. Principal Engineers often contribute to architectural decisions and drive technical innovation.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and familiarity with databases, APIs, and web frameworks are typically required.

Good fit for: Individuals with extensive software engineering experience and a passion for building robust and scalable web applications thrive in this role.

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