Overview Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset a theme of inspiring excellence and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day In doing so we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world You can help us to achieve our mission Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is the conversational core of Microsoft Copilot where enterprise AI meets productivity It s the default interface through which users summarize meetings draft emails generate insights from enterprise data and coordinate with teams using natural language As Microsoft accelerates its AI-first strategy Chat isn t just a feature it s the gateway It s the most visible and critical surface for AI-powered work As a Principal Software Engineer you ll lead the creation of next-generation conversational experiences for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Your mission is to accelerate delivery by shaping engineering systems that enable rapid iteration continuous deployment and resilient live-site operations You ll design frameworks for experimentation automate release and monitoring processes and embed AI-driven solutions to optimize workflows and elevate user experience This role demands a visionary who can balance speed with reliability ensuring seamless performance at global scale while mentoring teams and influencing product direction If you thrive on innovation automation and building systems that empower agility this is your opportunity to lead from the front You will work closely with world-class principal and partner engineers and leaders for a product that is at the epicenter of Microsoft What makes this role unique Massive surface area impact Your work directly shapes the foundation of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Impact at Scale Shape the future of enterprise productivity for millions of users worldwide AI-Driven Innovation Apply cutting-edge AI to transform engineering systems and user experiences End-to-End Ownership Influence everything from experimentation frameworks to live site reliability Culture of Agility Drive rapid iteration and continuous delivery while maintaining world-class reliability Cross-Disciplinary Leadership Collaborate with UX AI and platform teams to deliver breakthrough experiences How we work Customer-obsessed data-informed We form bold hypotheses ship safely measure rigorously and iterate Fundamentals at the core We invest in building solid foundation that enables teams to build and ship innovation Engineering excellence We invest in tests telemetry agentic coding enablement and continuous hardening to earn the right to go faster Inclusive at our core We welcome diverse perspectives and design accessible experiences for a global audience Outcomes over output We celebrate learning and hold ourselves accountable to business and customer impact 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 Drive Agility Architect and implement solutions for faster more frequent deployments rapid iteration and continuous delivery Integrate AI-driven capabilities to streamline development enhance live site operations and accelerate innovation Engineering Systems Leadership Design and evolve robust engineering systems build pipelines release systems telemetry and observability frameworks Hold accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual DRI mentoring engineers across products solutions working on-call to monitor system product service for degradation downtime or interruptions Drive cross-team collaboration with partner teams across the various parts of Microsoft Leverage subject-matter expertise of cross-product features with appropriate stakeholders e g project managers to drive multiple group s project plans release plans and work items Mentor engineers and influence technical direction across the M365 Copilot Chat Fundamentals org fostering a culture of excellence growth mindset and continuous learning - Model our culture of growth mindset clarity accountability and inclusive behaviors removing systemic blockers so your team ships with speed and quality - Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications 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 6 years of proven track record of leading architecture initiatives with a focus on engineering systems and core infrastructure Technical Leadership Proven experience designing and shipping complex high-scale systems with solid UX focus Engineering Systems Expertise Deep knowledge of CI CD infrastructure-as-code release management telemetry and monitoring - DevOps Automation Strong background in automated testing deployment pipelines and operational excellence AI Integration Familiarity with AI ML concepts and experience applying them to user-facing features and developer workflows - Performance Reliability Track record of building resilient systems with measurable performance metrics Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft customer and or government security screening requirements are required for this role These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings - Microsoft Cloud Background Check This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire transfer and every two years thereafter All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the Accommodation request form Benefits perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work M365Core agility copilot microsoft365copilot microsoft365chat This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer 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 with religious accommodations and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations

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