Principal Software Architect - M365 Copilot
 Microsoft | |
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 14, 2026 | |
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Overview
The M365 Copilot App Platform team is the team that provides the platform APIs, infrastructure and backend web server for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app (https://m365.cloud.microsoft). All partner teams have built their AI-enabled experiences on our platform and depend on us for their success. We own everything from the application code itself to the platform APIs to the deployment pipelines and infrastructure including the backend web server and middle-tier service that supports the application on the web, Windows, and Mac.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Services Architect to join our middle-tier service team within the M365 Copilot App Platform team. This team is responsible for providing the middle-tier service for Microsoft 365 Copilot web, Windows, and Mac apps which all build AI-enabled experiences within the application depend on. As a Principal Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing the architecture for the evolution of the M365 Copilot App services and infrastructure. You will work in a fast-paced agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable the M365 Copilot app and drive innovation. If you are passionate about AI and services and have a strong technical background, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.
In this role, you will work closely with partner teams to build new additional capabilities into our platform. You will also work to help improve the application's performance and quality. The M365 Copilot App is a key component in our strategy to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini, making this position critical to our success.
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Responsibilities
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Preferred Qualifications:
#copilot #m365copilot #m365 #ai Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. | |