Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Rewards is Microsoft's loyalty platform that powers engagement experiences across Bing, Edge, Xbox, Microsoft Store, and other Microsoft products. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and evolution of full-stack experiences and platform capabilities that serve millions of customers worldwide. In this role, you will drive the technical strategy and execution of highly scalable customer-facing applications, backend services, APIs, and supporting platform infrastructure. You will partner closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver innovative experiences that increase customer engagement, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate business growth. As a Senior Technical Leader, you will own complex cross-organizational initiatives end-to-end, influence architectural direction across multiple systems, and establish engineering excellence through technical leadership, mentorship, and operational rigor. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise across modern web technologies, cloud services, distributed systems, and data-driven product development with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. 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.