Principal Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (AI): Designing and developing scalable systems for growth experimentation and data-driven insights for Microsoft Edge, with an accent on operationalizing AI-first engineering solutions and intelligent experimentation frameworks. Focus on building reusable architecture, optimizing user journeys, and ensuring high-quality telemetry for global scale.

Location: Must be based in Beijing, China, within a 25-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office and expected to work from the office at least four days per week starting January 26, 2026.

Company

hirify.global drives user acquisition, engagement, and retention for Microsoft Edge, which serves over a billion users worldwide, aiming to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable systems for growth experimentation, feedback loops, and data-driven insights.
• Build reusable components and architecture to support long-term sustainability and rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to operationalize AI-first engineering solutions, including advanced personalization systems.
• Implement intelligent experimentation frameworks to optimize user journeys and product features.
• Develop and refine KPIs dashboards, churn analysis systems, and attribution models to measure success.
• Ensure high-quality telemetry and experimentation infrastructure for global scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience.
• Strong coding skills in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Solid understanding of experimentation frameworks and data analytics.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree and 8+ years experience, or Bachelor’s and 12+ years experience.
• Experience with distributed systems, data pipelines, and cloud services (Azure).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools (Copilot, Spark, Kafka).
• Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-driven environments with cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a growth mindset, innovate, and collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Culture of inclusion, respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Opportunity to empower every person and every organization on the planet.