principal Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 15, 2026
$142,800 – $274,800
USD per year

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 careers
Overview

At 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.  

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