Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft · Redmond, WA · Quantum Software Engineering
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Data Structures, Observability, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $142,800–$274,800 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Department
- Quantum Software Engineering
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersAt Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.
We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Principal Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central to advancing our quantum software roadmap and requires passion in software development, cloud, AI, and quantum computing.