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Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineering Architect - Agentic Development, OneDrive in Redmond, Washington
Overview
Software development is being reinvented in real time, and OneDrive is at the center of that transformation. We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineering Architect to lead the frontier of agentic, AI‑native development. This is a hands‑on role shaping how modern engineering teams design, build, and ship production software across web, backend, and mobile platforms.
OneDrive is a core part of Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, trusted by hundreds of millions to store what matters most. In this role, you’ll influence both consumer and commercial OneDrive experiences across Microsoft, helping teams ship better software faster using AI‑driven approaches.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Be a leader in agentic development across OneDrive and adjacent organizations.
Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging agentic tools, frameworks, and workflows.
Design and build scalable systems across front-end, backend, and mobile platforms.
Multiply impact through mentoring, workshops, playbooks, and internal tooling.
Drive ideas from concept to production with urgency and craftsmanship.
Collaborate deeply with engineering, research, design, and program management.
Contribute to both consumer and enterprise product experiences.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR equivalent experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience including hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent developer tooling with an emphasis on delivering quality products at scale
OR equivalent experience.
Experience in software architecture and system design.
Proven track record as a force multiplier and technical mentor.Strong bias for action and excellent collaboration skills.
Experience building agentic development frameworks or AI-powered developer tools.
Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG, and agent orchestration.
Experience across consumer and commercial products.
Knowledge of media data handling and cloud-scale storage systems.Passion for teaching through documentation, talks, or tooling.
Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)