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Principal Data Platform Engineer

Microsoft is a global technology leader whose mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 140k-304k USD

United States only

Core AI is building foundational platforms and services powered by Generative AI. The EngThrive Insights team aims to understand the developer experience and deliver insights to improve the engineering workflow. This role, Principal Data Platform Engineer, will lead the data platform supporting these insights, designing data pipelines, curating datasets, performing analysis, developing dashboards, and building AI infrastructure. It requires versatility in software engineering and data analytics.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 4+ years of experience working with complex data sets, data pipelines and solving challenging data problems at scale.
  • 4+ years of experience and expertise working with data products such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits and other compensation details available at: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 140k-304k USD

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United States +/- 0 hours

About microsoft

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Microsoft is a global technology leader whose mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Founded in 1975, we develop, license, and support a broad range of software, services, devices, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Our Products & Services

  • Productivity & Collaboration – Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Office apps used by millions daily.

  • Cloud Computing – Azure, one of the world’s leading cloud platforms, providing compute, AI, data, and security solutions.

  • Operating Systems & Devices – Windows, Surface, and a growing ecosystem of hardware designed for work and play.

  • Developer Tools & Platforms – GitHub, Visual Studio, and a rich set of APIs and SDKs to build the next generation of applications.

  • Gaming & Entertainment – Xbox, Game Pass, and industry-leading game studios driving innovation in interactive entertainment.

  • Security – End-to-end solutions that protect identities, data, and devices across organizations.

Why Join Us

At Microsoft, you’ll work on technologies that shape industries, enable innovation, and have global impact. We value a growth mindset, diverse perspectives, and the belief that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment. With a culture that blends collaboration and autonomy, you’ll have the resources of a global company and the agility to make a meaningful difference.

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