In Mesh, people—not devices—are at the center of everything we do. Our technology moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together—whether that’s scientists “meeting” on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we’re incorporating groundbreaking technologies, inclusive of computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and more.   If you are passionate about groundbreaking immersive technology and want to work on a team dedicated to a culture of inclusion, growth mindset and collaboration, we need you!  As a **Principal Software Engineer** in the Mesh Experiences team, you will work with a team of engineers to build and integrate our immersive experiences into the Teams ecosystem, enabling hundreds of millions of existing users to experience 3D virtual worlds right inside their Teams client. These experiences will empower users to seamlessly transition between the physical and the digital world and access relevant information in a manner that is more human in nature. 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. **Responsibilities** + Work on a set of delightful, high quality, performant experiences that work across 3D endpoints, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) headsets, and 2D endpoints, including PCs, Tablets, Phones, etc. + Partner with industry-leading Engineers, Artists, Designers and Program Managers to turn concepts into wonderful shipping experiences.  + Incorporate the latest artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision capabilities into the design of our products. + Contribute to team growth, team health and culture by demonstrating Microsoft’s leadership principles.  + Embody our  Culture   and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) . **Qualifications** **Required 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 Python + OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years of experience developing high performance web applications in modern web technologies including but not limited to, React, Fluent UI, or WebGL. + 2+ years of experience incorporating the latest AI models and Computer Vision algorithms in user experiences. + 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a technical lead and/or people manager. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with Unity, Unreal or related game engines. + Experience shipping high quality, performant 3D games or Mixed Reality experiences. + Experience with applied AI and incorporating LLMs into user experiences. + Experience in shipping highly scalable, networked user experiences and performant web applications.  + Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html) Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 22, 2025 \#NSBE2025 #MSFTNSBE25 Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .