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Principal Software Engineer - Windows Remote Desktop

Microsoft Innovation Center

$139,900 - $304,200
Nov 16, 2025
Redmond, WA, United States of America
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Redefining how people connect to their Windows environments, anytime, anywhere, from any device by building the next-generation remote desktop experience for the web.

Requirements

  • Experience with web technologies and browser APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with remote desktop protocols (RDP), graphics PDUs, or virtual channels.
  • Exposure to live site engineering practices, telemetry pipelines, and monitoring systems.
  • Ability to work across the stack and contribute to both frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (C++, services) components.
  • Experience working in agile teams with short, iterative release cycles and a DevOps culture.
  • Programming Languages: C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
  • Web Technologies: Deep knowledge of browser APIs (Chromium, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Responsibilities

  • Define and Drive Strategy: Set long-term technical direction and influence cross-team architecture for web-based remote desktop experiences.
  • Deliver Cross-Org Impact: Build scalable solutions that benefit multiple organizations and align with Microsoft’s broader ecosystem.
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with engineers, PMs, and designers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver seamless, secure, high-performance solutions.
  • Architect for Scale and Security: Design and implement secure, performant, and maintainable solutions compatible with major browsers.
  • Champion Modern Practices: Apply agile methodologies and DevOps principles to enable rapid releases, proactive Live Site monitoring, and operational excellence.
  • Innovate Through Experimentation: Rapidly prototype new features and improvements using telemetry and customer feedback to guide decisions.
  • Ensure Compliance and Quality: Uphold security, privacy, and accessibility standards across all deliverables.

Other

  • Mentor and Inspire: Share knowledge, coach engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Embody our culture and values.
  • 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.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and mentor others.