microsoftBrooklyn, NY
Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Advertising
Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Advertising
Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Advertising
microsoftBrooklyn, NY
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Overview:
In this role you will drive the technical direction and modernization of a high-throughput real-time bidding platform within Microsoft Ads. You will lead scalable backend design, ensure latency and reliability under growing demand, and mentor teams across engineering, data science, and product partners. You’ll shape long-term platform evolution and instrumentation to support data-driven decisions. This is a high-impact role that influences platform performance, revenue, and partner satisfaction, in a collaborative, growth-minded environment.
Responsibilities:
Own the technical direction and execution for core RTB components with high-scale, latency-sensitive requirements Lead design and implementation of scalable, high-performance backend systems Drive platform modernization and sustainability of critical services Ensure performance, scalability, and stability as data and traffic grow Define and evolve instrumentation, observability, and experimentation capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align technical solutions with business goals Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influencing architecture decisions and best practices across teams
Key requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years of engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements collaboration across cross-functional teams problem-solving under production constraints mentorship and technical leadership low-latency distributed systems high-throughput backend design observability and instrumentation
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Level
Lead
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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