[Remote] Principal Software Engineer, Agent Services (CoreAI)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is at the forefront of redefining how software is built and experienced through its Core AI division. The Principal Software Engineer will shape the future of software development by defining product vision, collaborating with engineering teams, and leading the development of intelligent, enterprise-grade AI agents.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>* Shape the Product Vision : Define and influence the product roadmap by aligning technical strategy with business goals and customer needs.<br>* Drive Strategic Clarity : Leverage data-driven insights and competitive intelligence to inform product direction, identify opportunities, and guide decision-making.<br>* Architect for Scale and Sustainability : Design and evolve durable, scalable system architectures that balance long-term maintainability with short-term delivery needs, making thoughtful engineering trade-offs.<br>* Foster Engineering Alignment : Work with the engineering teams and partner organizations by driving clarity, alignment, and shared ownership of technical direction.<br>* Deliver Cohesive End-to-End Experiences : Collaborate closely with partner teams---including experience, SDK, and platform groups---to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features across the stack.<br>* Build Foundational Capabilities : Contribute to and lead the development of core platform components and reusable building blocks that accelerate team velocity and product innovation.<br>* Champion Customer-Centric Development : Engage directly with customers and product teams to capture feedback, understand demand signals, and refine product messaging---ensuring the voice of the customer shapes product evolution.<br>* Lead Live Site Excellence : Drive operational excellence in managing and operating large-scale distributed systems with a high bar for service-level agreements (SLAs). Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) for key live site incidents and outages, identify systemic improvements, and set high standards for reliability and performance.<br><br>Skills<br><br>* 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.<br>* 6+ years of experience designing, building, and operating production-grade software and services at scale, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions.<br>* Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.<br>* Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.<br>* Demonstrated expertise in solving complex technical challenges in one or more domains such as distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, developer platforms, or cloud services.<br>* Experience engaging with customers during integration or deployment phases, with a focus on delivering value and incorporating feedback into product evolution.<br><br>Company Overview<br>* Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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