Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

46937613

Required/Minimum 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.
• 4+ years experience writing efficient and production grade modern C++ code.

Preferred 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 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 equivalent experience.
• Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers.
• A demonstrated ability to ship high-quality software on time
• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to work closely and collaborate independently across a feature team.
• Ability to span across a large number of areas while getting sufficiently deep in new focus areas where necessary
• Passion for product excellence

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $132,800 - CAD $247,200 per year.

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In this position, you will be able to:

• Write correct, efficient, and production-grade Modern C++ code.
• Take ownership of key development projects, ensuring that the software aligns with business goals, timelines, and expectations, and effectively managing technical risks to deliver expected solutions.
• Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers.
• Work remotely, as part of a larger remote team.
• Participate in ideation and work with stakeholders to improve product directions.
• Work with partner teams to achieve cross-organizational goals.
• Be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity.