Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
Principal Software Engineer
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Overview
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.
Qualifications
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.
- 2+ years of mobile development experience: Android or iOS
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $142,400 - CAD $257,500 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 18,2025.
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Responsibilities
- 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.
- Embody our culture and values