Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Data Engineer - CoreAI
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. As a Principal Data Engineer - CoreAI, you will shape the data and analytics foundations that support Microsoft's AI platforms, defining architectural directions and collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable and scalable analytics solutions.
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Responsibilities
Own and define end-to-end data and analytics architecture for CoreAI and Foundry platforms, setting long-term technical direction for scalable, reliable, and cost-effective analytics supporting AI workloads
Design, build, and optimize large-scale, robust data pipelines and architectures that support CoreAI’s analytics initiatives
Develop and extend scalable ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring reliable ingestion, transformation, and storage of high-volume, high-velocity data from diverse sources
Data Governance & Trust: follow best practices for data quality, lineage, security, and compliance
Collaborate with stakeholders to define trustworthy data sets and implement rigorous data validation protocols, ensuring CoreAI’s analytics are both accurate and auditable
Analytics Enablement: Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Enable self-service analytics and empower teams by building data models, semantic layers, and tools that streamline access to trusted information
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, software engineers, AI researchers, and business stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals
Translate ambitious vision into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Mentor senior engineers and technical leads, guide complex design decisions, and foster a culture of engineering excellence, operational rigor, and continuous learning across the organization
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Deep experience architecting and operating large-scale distributed data systems in cloud environments, preferably Azure
Ability to write clean, working code using core algorithms, data structures, and analytics‑oriented problem‑solving
Extensive experience in implementing and optimizing data pipelines and distributed data systems (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Spark, Synapse, SQL databases)
Understanding of data governance, privacy, lineage, and security best practices, especially within highly regulated or enterprise environments
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Expertise with modern data engineering languages and frameworks (e.g., Azure Data Explorer, PySpark, SQL, etc)
Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams and building consensus among stakeholders with diverse backgrounds (engineering, analytics, product, business)
Track record of driving innovation in data engineering, including experience leading technical projects and mentoring others
Company
Microsoft
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