Principal Software Engineer

Taipei City, Taiwan

About the role

Architect, design, and build next-generation engineering tools and extensible automation frameworks that improve Windows device validation, diagnostics, and ecosystem engineering efficiency. Apply AI and machine learning techniques to automate analysis, accelerate root-cause identification, improve issue resolution, and deliver actionable engineering recommendations. Use product telemetry, validation results, and engineering signals to identify systemic quality opportunities and drive measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and user experience. Define scalable architectures, technical standards, APIs, and reusable components that enable consistent tooling and automation across hardware platforms, device generations, and partner scenarios. Lead complex system-level investigations through hands-on coding, debugging, prototyping, and data analysis, translating findings into durable product and tooling improvements. Collaborate with OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, silicon partners, and cross-functional engineering teams to validate solutions, unblock integration, share technical knowledge, and scale engineering insights. 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. Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate, and deliver presentations effectively in both Mandarin and English. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 7+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with scripting experience in PowerShell or Python for test automation. 4+ years Windows development and debugging experiences. Proven record for shipping successful software projects or services. Proven record for AI and data driven applications and adoptions. Experience working across teams within a shared ownership model, influencing outcomes for customers and partners. Ability to establish relationships and credibility with multiple area leaders, with a proven ability to navigate cross team ownership, unblock integration, and drive changes to ship through other teams. Prior collaboration with OEM/IHV partners.

About Swiftkey

SwiftKey is a technology company that aims to enhance interaction between keyboards and people. It upgrades smartphone keyboards to make typing faster, by utilizing artificial intelligence to learn from each user in order to autocorrect and predict their next word. The SwiftKey Keyboard for Android supports more than 80 languages. SwiftKey was founded by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Job details

Location

Taipei City, Taiwan

Company

NameSwiftkey
IndustryAndroid
Team Size2

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01

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02

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03

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