Principal Software Engineer – AI Platform Development (Azure PostgreSQL)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND solid technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade services, APIs, or developer platforms
• Strong technical fundamentals in distributed systems, concurrency, cloud-native architecture, or database internals

Nice to Haves

• Noteworthy backend or platform engineering experience building cloud-scale services or developer ecosystems
• Passion for building outstanding developer experiences and empathy for developer workflows
• Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL or others), indexing, or AI/ML-driven data access patterns
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and open-source communities
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and development of AI Store capabilities in Azure PostgreSQL
• Architect intuitive, scalable APIs, SDKs, and extensibility layers
• Create seamless developer experiences by integrating PostgreSQL services with modern development tools and platforms
• Design and deliver high-quality interfaces, SDKs, samples, and documentation for building AI-powered applications on PostgreSQL
• Engage with open-source communities, technology partners, and developer ecosystems
• Champion a developer-first mindset and advance technical excellence across the stack

Perks and Benefits

• Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country of work