Microsoft Principal Software Engineering 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

473512851

This role supports flexible work from home with occasional in-office meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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 of experience in architectural leadership, driving reliability, telemetry, and operational workflows through safe deployment practices.
• 4+ years of experience with DevOps and automation, including Azure DevOps (ADO) workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and standards enforcement.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders while operating Rhythm of Business (RoB) processes to drive measurable KPI improvements, combined with strong proficiency in cloud technologies—particularly Microsoft Azure—including services, networking, and storage.

Other Requirments:

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 applying AI-driven automation for telemetry and feedback loops.
• Familiarity with designing and implementing policy-as-code frameworks.
• Ability to represent engineering initiatives in executive forums and influence organizational priorities.
• Track record of improving developer experience and operational workflows at scale.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 24, 2025.

• Drive KPI Improvement : Identify and execute opportunities to improve engineering KPIs (velocity, reliability, quality) through scalable tooling and shift-left practices.
• Architect Developer Experience : Design and deliver intelligent developer platforms and automation that enforce standards, accelerate delivery, and reduce operational risk across distributed services.
• Lead Feedback & Telemetry Evolution : Advance telemetry and feedback loops with AI-driven automation to enable proactive incident detection and continuous improvement.
• Champion Engineering Excellence : Operate and evolve Rhythm of Business (RoB) processes to ensure accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes.
• Influence at Scale : Represent engineering priorities in strategic forums, align metrics with program goals, and drive adoption of safe deployment practices.
• Mentor & Lead Teams : Provide technical and process leadership to software engineering teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence and agile practices.
• Innovate Standards Enforcement : Contribute to policy-as-code frameworks and internal platforms that standardize engineering practices and improve consistency at scale.