Principal Engineer - Azure Storage

Principal Engineer - Azure Storage | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsPrincipal Engineer - Azure StorageUnited States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations +1 moreApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042652Date postedJul 21, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravelLess than 25%ProfessionSoftware EngineeringDisciplineSoftware EngineeringRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewAre you excited by the challenge of building highly scalable distributed storage systems that preserve exabytes of data for decades? The Azure Archive Storage team builds Microsoft’s cloud-scale archival storage solution, delivering secure, cost-effective, and energy-conscious long-term storage for customers around the world. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your expertise in large-scale distributed storage, grow your technical leadership across Azure Storage, and shape the future of affordable, durable, long-term cloud storage.As a  Principal Engineer -  in Azure Storage, you will drive the architecture, design, and delivery of core service capabilities that enable next-generation archival storage hardware and hyperscale storage scenarios. You will partner across engineering teams to define technical direction, solve complex distributed systems problems, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality services that operate reliably at global scale. You will work on a deeply technical service that optimizes the interaction between software and unconventional storage systems, pushing the boundaries of durability, availability, scalability, concurrency, and storage economics.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.ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholders to define user requirements and technical strategy for Azure Archive Storage scenarios spanning durability, scalability, performance, and cost efficiencyLead architecture, dependency identification, design reviews, and feature implementation for Azure Archive Storage services and next-generation archival storage platformsDrive innovation in large-scale distributed storage systems, developing solutions that improve data durability, service availability, operational efficiency, and long-term storage economicsProvide technical leadership and influence product direction through deep expertise in cloud-scale storage, distributed systems, and archival storage technologiesLeverage cross-functional partnerships to align engineering investments, coordinate project and release plans, and deliver platform capabilities across teams and organizationsServe as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for critical service components, driving operational excellence, mentoring engineers, and leading response to service degradation, downtime, and service interruptionsChampion engineering best practices and continuous improvement by advancing observability, reliability, performance, and scalability, while sharing knowledge and raising the engineering bar across the organizationQualificationsRequired Qualifications: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, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experienceOther Requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this...