Principal Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Mar 05, 2026 | |
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Overview
AI agents are rapidly becoming foundational across industries, transforming how organizations automate workflows,makedecisions, and scale productivity. Unlike traditionalpromptbasedsystems, modern agents can reason, plan, and execute actions autonomously unlocking new business scenarios and operational efficiencies. By 2028, more than1.3 billion agentsare expected to be in active use worldwide, creating not only unprecedented opportunities but also a massive new ecosystem that organizations must govern, monitor, and secure. Agent 365is Microsoft's unified control plane for AI agents-providing a comprehensive platform for agent registry, lifecycle management, access governance, observability, interoperability, and security. TheAgent 365Security, Policy &ToolGatewayTeambuilds the tooling, infrastructure, and evaluation systems that empower agents to perform reliably at scale. We are looking for aPrincipalSoftware Engineerto join our teamto developmodern,highscale, and inclusiveendtoendexperiencesthat empower agentadmins to govern security,policyand toolseffectively. If you thrive on buildingintuitive, performant user interfacesandrobust, scalable services, and you enjoy collaborating with engineers, designers, and researchers to bring ideas to life, this is the role for you. In this position,you'llworkacross the stackwith a balanced focus onfrontendand backend development.You'lldesign, build, andoperatefeatures that powerAgent 365security,policiesand toolsby partnering withmultiple Security Providers. Your work will shape howagents canoperatesecurelyin enterprise environmentswithAIdriventools, enabling intelligent workflows,actionableinsights, and seamless integrations atscale. 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
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
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:
Preferred qualification:
#BICJOBS #AGENT365 Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 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. | |