Principal Software Engineer - Finance Data & Experiences

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

12h

About The Position

The Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization is on a mission to redefine how Microsoft measures, monitors, and optimizes its global business. This is a unique opportunity to lead with bold ideas, apply cutting-edge technology, and work across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver high-impact business solutions. The right candidate will thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, bring fresh thinking to complex problems, and be eager to learn, taking ownership of end-to-end processes and outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of innovation, taking risks, and implementing AI to drive business excellence. At FD&E, we foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation, agility, and transparency and we're building a team that's ready to help Microsoft chart its next chapter in AI-driven business excellence.

As a Principal Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, you will improve AI tools and practices throughout the software development lifecycle. You will lead architecture discussions for complex products, ensuring high-quality test strategies and extensible code across teams. You will mentor engineers on identifying dependencies and applying coding patterns, lead debugging efforts, and develop automation that targets zero-touch production deployments. You will ensure compliance through audit trails and maintain an understanding of security, privacy, and regulatory standards. You will proactively adopt new AI trends and Responsible AI practices, share knowledge with peers, and collaborate closely with partner teams to ensure seamless integration and live-site readiness. Your work will shape the future of AI-driven solutions, balancing innovation with robustness, security, and scalability.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with AI capabilities such as Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and machine learning models, including driving the design, integration, and execution of AI-enabled solutions across programs to enhance system intelligence, improve productivity, and deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture discussions and design complex AI-driven products, ensuring design choices meet performance, scalability, resiliency, and security requirements.
• Mentor engineers and create comprehensive test strategies that incorporate AI-powered automation and security testing to ensure high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Drive integration and collaboration across teams to manage dependencies, security compliance, and performance for AI-enhanced systems.
• Establish and enforce security best practices, including proactive deployment gates and AI safety features, and ensure robust security monitoring and incident response.
• Innovate and implement automation in production and deployment, targeting zero-touch rollouts for AI-based solutions.
• Improve and leverage AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle, embedding Responsible AI practices and driving adoption of AI advancements within teams.
• Lead live-site support, debugging, telemetry integration, and continuous improvement of AI systems to ensure robust performance and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal