Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

754514655

You will engage deeply with the Python community, the AI developer tools ecosystem, and internal partners across DevDiv, Office, Azure, and GitHub. You will contribute code, influence vision and strategy, and mentor engineers to deliver world-class tools that make developers more productive and creative than ever before.

• 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 experience in Python and one or more of: TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust.
• Experience designing and implementing language tooling (e.g., compilers, static analysis, language servers, debuggers, etc.).
• 6+ months of experience applying AI technologies (such as large language models or code generation tools) in software development workflows, including tasks like static analysis, automated documentation, or test generation.

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.

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR 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.
• Deep understanding of compiler and language service concepts such as parsing, type inference, diagnostics, and static/dynamic analysis.
• Experience working on developer tools, IDE extensions (Visual Studio or VS Code), or similar ecosystems.
• 1+ years of experience applying AI technologies (such as large language models or code generation tools) in software development workflows, including tasks like static analysis, automated documentation, or test generation
• Demonstrated engagement with open-source communities and customers via GitHub or other forums.
• Excellent technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Lead the design and implementation of core features in Pylance, debugpy, and related tools.
• Collaborate with AI teams to enhance Copilot chat and agent experiences with rich language and debugging context.
• Invent and prototype new paradigms for debugging and diagnostics in the AI era.
• Define and deliver Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations for Python and multi-language workflows.
• Drive deep customer engagement through GitHub, feedback channels, and direct interactions to gather insights and represent the Python developer's voice.
• Mentor engineers and help shape the vision for the Python tools team and its role in the broader Microsoft Artificial Intelligence & developer ecosystem.

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