Principal Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (AI): Designing and delivering flagship Edge Copilot experiences and enhancing core user experience with an accent on end-to-end user experience development for the Edge client and frontend. Focus on building new browser infrastructure to leverage modern browser capabilities and driving innovation at the intersection of browser technology and AI systems.

Location: Hybrid, based in the United States. Employees within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft U.S. office are expected to work from the office at least four days per week (effective January 26, 2026). Specific location mentioned is Redmond, United States.

Salary: USD $139,900 – $274,800 per year (up to $304,200 in specific U.S. locations)

Company

hirify.global is a division of Microsoft, a leading technology corporation focused on empowering individuals and organizations globally.

What you will do

• Design and deliver flagship Edge Copilot experiences in collaboration with product and design teams.
• Take end-to-end ownership of User experience development, including Edge client and frontend.
• Build new infrastructure in Edge Client to expose modern browser capabilities to multiple teams across hirify.global.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of browser technology and AI systems, defining the next generation of intelligent browsing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, React, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience designing and developing software, with a proven track record as a technical leader on complex projects.
• Ability to perform system-wide root cause analyses.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science AND 12+ years technical engineering experience.
• Solid expertise with React.
• Prior experience shipping products at Microsoft or in similarly large-scale environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Growth mindset and collaborative work environment.
• Culture of inclusion built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Expected office presence at least four days per week for U.S.-based employees within 50 miles of an office (effective January 26, 2026).
• Access to corporate pay and benefits (details via provided link).