What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Engineer position at Microsoft Legal Department?
Job Duties
Responsible for developing or testing computer software applications, systems or services. Evaluate requirements, estimate development costs, design and implement the software, review the design and implementation, improve the development process, perform unit testing, communicate status, analyze risks and compromises, integrate software into a larger system, or diagnose and resolve issues. Act as a technical leader across an entire software product based upon a deep understanding of a specific technical area or demonstrated leadership in an engineering practice. May be assigned to various projects that utilize the required technical skills to deploy successful product releases, from early product definition and scoping to detailed specification, implementation and roll-out phases. Telecommuting permitted less than 50% per week within same geographic location as assigned Microsoft office location.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Three years of experience in managing software or business processes for operations, systems, projects, tools or policies, including experience in: Coordinating program development of computer software applications/systems/services from design through product release; Reporting; SQL and/or T-SQL; Partnering closely with engineers to build APIs, services, and complex systems at scale; and Presenting project proposals to senior management.
Pay Range and Benefits Information
The offered base pay range for this specific position M1171875b, in Redmond, WA, is $251,693 to $281,693 per year.
Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and up to 80 hours Holistic Health Time Off. Additionally, hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation time, and salaried/exempt employees have Discretionary Time Off (DTO).
Salary : $226,840 - $256,840
