Curious about what software engineers actually do at Microsoft for 25 years? In this one-hour session, I'll walk you through my path to a Principal Software Engineer career - from high school to leading complicated projects. We'll talk about building software that powers real-world systems, where failure isn't an option. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at complex problems, making critical decisions, and what it really takes to thrive in this field. No buzzwords!