Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

524859682

As a, you will shape technical direction, drive innovation, and deliver strategic impact across products and teams. You will use deep expertise to solve complex challenges, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers. This role is designed for experienced professionals recognized as technical leaders and subject matter experts.

• 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.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects.
  
• Deep expertise in atleast one of the areas - data platforms( kafka/hadoop),distributed systems, cloud platforms
  
• Solid architectural and design skills
  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Experience mentoring and guiding senior engineers.

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:

• Experience of Adtech industry.
• Experience in Agentic AI systems.
  

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale, complex software solutions.
• Define technical direction and establish engineering standards across projects and teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align product vision, architecture, and strategy.
• Tackle ambiguous, high-impact technical problems with creative and scalable solutions.
• Mentor and coach senior engineers to build a high-performing, excellence-driven culture.
• Champion best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Shape and influence the broader organizational technical strategy.