Principal Software Engineer - MAI Monetization - CRM

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If you’re passionate about AI innovation, Copilot experiences, and building systems that empower thousands of sellers and marketers worldwide, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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.

Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

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.
• 6+ years of expereince in architecting large-scale, distributed systems.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CRM platforms and customer data models.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise integration patterns.
• Solid leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Solid knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with technical leadership roles.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 17, 2025.

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• Architect and Design scalable CRM systems and services, ensuring reliability and extensibility.
• Lead AI Innovation into the CRM system: Oversee the integration with AI-powered insights and alerts. Leverage ML model integration for personalization and predictive analytics. Enable efficient sales workflows powered by AI and agentic solutions.
• Drive Engineering Excellence: Establish best practices for code quality, performance, and security. Lead design reviews and influence cross-team technical decisions. Embrace AI-first development lifecycle.
• Collaborate and align with stakeholders to ensure roadmap execution and business impact.