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Principal Architect (Copilot Mac Team)

Microsoft

Microsoft

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Posted on Sep 15, 2025

Principal Architect (Copilot Mac Team)

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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Date posted
Sep 15, 2025
Job number
1877030
Work site
4 days / week in-office
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

The Copilot Mac Team is seeking passionate software engineers dedicated to continuous innovation and enhancing software performance, security, and reliability on the Mac platform. As part of our team, you will focus on improving the Copilot experience for Mac users and building their trust. You’ll work with a modern, fast-iterating codebase and collaborate closely with multiple partner teams to solve complex technical challenges. Key languages include portable C++, Objective-C, Swift, and JavaScript.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of software development experience
10+ years of mobile development experience (iOS focus)
5+ years of experience with C++, Objective-C

Preferred Qualifications:

Cross-platform development experience (Windows, Linux, macOS) is a plus
Experience with web application development is a plus
Proven productivity and effectiveness in large codebases and/or open-source projects
Familiarity with agile development practices, including daily standups; experience as a Scrum Master is a plus

Responsibilities

As an architect on the Copilot Mac team, you will drive the ongoing development of the product on macOS. The team is committed to delivering a consistent cross-platform experience, using data-driven methods to measure impact, reach, and reliability, while working closely with various internal teams. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, measurement, rollout, and refinement of solutions.


Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.