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 United States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java. 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
United States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
Department
Software Engineering
Posted
May 15, 2026

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Job description

from Microsoft careers
Overview

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit of thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Within Global Skilling Product Team, we are seeking a self-motivated, technically acumen Software Engineer for Azure Full Stack development to develop enterprise-grade features impacting millions of learners around the world who rely on Microsoft Skilling platforms for consuming the learning and skilling content across various across platforms. 

 

The mission of the Global Skilling Product Team- (GSPT)- is to develop world-class, innovative Skilling Products & Experiences that inspire customers, partners, MCAPS sellers, and future generations to achieve more by skilling, upskilling, and reskilling, thereby reaching 100M+ learners. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their full potential each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. 

 

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