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Principal Software Engineer(largescale distributed system)

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
Posted on Dec 13, 2024

Principal Software Engineer(largescale distributed system)

Beijing, China

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Date posted
Dec 09, 2024
Job number
1791174
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

At Microsoft, we are dedicated to creating pioneering platforms and services that enable developers and businesses around the globe. Our Cognitive Service Platform team is at the forefront of innovation, developing robust, scalable, and secure solutions that fuel advanced applications and workflows throughout numerous sectors.
We’re seeking talented software engineers. In this role, you'll contribute to the creation and maintenance of robust cloud services within a distributed environment. We're looking for a seasoned professional with a passion for developing intelligent, efficient cloud platforms. If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to AI-driven solutions that impact millions, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field. At least 8 years development experiences in largescale distributed system.
• Experience with object-oriented design principles.
• Experience coding in languages such as C#, Go, Rust, Java, C, or C++.
Preferred:
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, Kubernetes (K8s), and observability tools (e.g., logs, metrics).
• Understanding of network protocols and cloud service architecture.
• Strong collaboration skills and a passion for driving impactful results.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
• Design, develop, and maintain new features and enhance existing systems.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot live-site issues, deploy fixes, and improve system reliability.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Embrace both Microsoft technology and cutting-edge open source technology
• Ensure security compliance by configuring, updating, and maintaining security tools and standards.


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.