Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

309594037

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceOR 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.
• 15+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and development.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in managing highly complex, large-scale software engineering projects.
• Experience with OS Internals and system programming.
• Experience in cloud computing platforms, AI/ML and Data Engineering.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure software solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of software systems.
• Experience in building solutions to improve engineering efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience in collaborating with geographically distributed partner teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Be responsible for the engineering deliverables impacting billions of Windows customers.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices and high standards of software quality.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Collaborate closely with senior executives at Microsoft, leaders from product engineering, security services, and other business units to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions for shared success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to define and implement architectural solutions that meet business requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Mentor and coach senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of the software systems developed by the WSD team.