Principal Software Engineer

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You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our mobile experiences while directly contributing to the team’s revenue growth. You’ll lead the design and development of sophisticated, high-performance Android applications that delight users around the globe and unlock new business opportunities. Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, you’ll architect scalable solutions, champion best practices, and drive product innovation that aligns with growth and monetization goals. With a deep understanding of Android frameworks, Kotlin/Java, and system-level components, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering seamless, cutting-edge features that leverage the latest platform capabilities.

Beyond technical execution, you’ll drive long-term architectural vision, mentor senior engineers, and foster a culture of innovation, quality, and inclusivity. You’ll actively participate in strategic planning and influence product decisions, ensuring engineering excellence across multiple parallel initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on experiences that span across devices and integrate with global-scale services—combining technical mastery with product intuition to shape the future of Android development at Microsoft.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

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.

• Develop and expand expertise in modern mobile technologies, including Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, and Swift, while staying at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Contribute to a robust C++-based codebase, driving feature development that impacts hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
• Innovate and build cutting-edge product experiences powered by the latest AI advancements.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments based on customer feedback, optimizing performance and usability.
• Operate with significant autonomy, driving initiatives from ideation to completion with high ownership.
• Collaborate on tailored experiences with some of the world’s top mobile manufacturers, ensuring seamless integration across platforms.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in building high-impact, cross-platform mobile features.