JOB DETAILS
Principal Software Engineer - Windows Remote Desktop
CompanyMicrosoft
LocationRedmond
Work ModeRemote
PostedNovember 22, 2025

About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Define and Drive Strategy: Set long-term technical direction and influence cross-team architecture for web-based remote desktop experiences. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with engineers, PMs, and designers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver seamless, secure, high-performance solutions. Mentor and Inspire: Share knowledge, coach engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning. 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. Embody our culture and values. Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience in languages like C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Experience with web technologies and browser APIs. 5+ years of full-stack product engineering for customer-facing products. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: 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. Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and mentor others. Experience working in agile teams with short, iterative release cycles and a DevOps culture.
Key Skills
C++C#JavaJavaScriptPythonWeb TechnologiesRemote Desktop ProtocolsAgile MethodologiesDevOpsReactTypeScriptProblem-SolvingTelemetryMonitoring SystemsSecurity StandardsAccessibility StandardsFull-Stack Engineering
Categories
TechnologySoftwareEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical strategy for web-based remote desktop experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Mentor engineers and ensure the delivery of secure, high-performance solutions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
226306
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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