Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Together is better. Imagine the possibilities when we infuse AI in the very core of a powerful application like Microsoft Word – and join us to build the technologies to do exactly that!

People use Word to share ideas, discuss them, and turn them into reality. Now more than ever, with proliferation of GenAI, we need to transform the way we create, edit, and collaborate in a word document. By incorporating cutting edge technologies, we will shape the next generation of document creation, authoring across desktop & mobile applications. This includes enriching the current feature set and creating new innovative ways of empowering users to achieve more.

We at Office Org are looking for creative and driven software engineers with passion for web, services, and / or full stack development to achieve our vision of redefining the future of documents across all platforms and devices. We are looking for a software engineer to help us deliver exciting new capabilities to the online version of Word. These capabilities will range from low level capabilities of a world class word processor, to supporting new modes of work / collaboration, and explorations into futuristic capabilities for how Word enhances your ability to write.

As the Principal Software Engineer for Microsoft Word, you will require cross-function integration knowledge, strategic thinking, and superior inter-personal and communication skills. The role is responsible for the overall design and architecture of Word Mobile and Desktop Native and around the existing landscape, as well as envisaging and enabling future state infrastructures that will support modern, intelligent services and user experiences, through technological innovation and building partnerships across the company. You will work with the organization Partner-level leader and their leadership team of engineering principals in addition to partnering with leaders across Word and other M365 ecosystems. This position will be directly responsible for driving critical fundamental changes in Word web to improve performance, reliability and modernizing the application to newer web technology.

If you’re interested in working in a startup-like environment with a unique opportunity to make an impact on core productivity apps like Word, then we’d love to hear from you. In this position, you will be part of a team that seeks challenges, loves learning, and values teamwork. You will collaborate with team members and partners to build resilient, scalable applications using the latest technologies in a dynamic and agile environment, and have opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and work on high-business impact areas.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• 10+ years of professional experience designing, developing, testing, and shipping software.
• Proficiency in either service (C#, Java, etc.) and web (HTML5 and JavaScript / TypeScript, Webpack, react) technologies.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude for architecture, design, development, debugging, testing, etc.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• BS in computer science, or equivalent in related technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect