Principal Security Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join their Autonomous Defense and Protection Team (ADAPT). This role is part of the Microsoft Security AI Research team, focusing on defending Microsoft and customers through applied AI innovation. The position involves leading the design, deployment, and management of infrastructure for cutting-edge security research and autonomous simulation environments. The successful candidate will work with security researchers, applied scientists, and red team operators to enable advanced experimentation and enhance simulation frameworks.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of security and AI, building scalable and secure research environments through infrastructure as code. You'll be responsible for testing and simulating adversarial techniques, generating incident data, and producing ground truth for defensive and offensive operations. The position requires expertise in security engineering, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and programming languages.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The company culture emphasizes a growth mindset and excellence, with the opportunity to impact billions of lives worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $294,000 depending on location, with higher ranges for San Francisco and New York City areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security professional who wants to work on cutting-edge security solutions at scale, combining security expertise with AI innovation to defend against evolving digital threats. The role offers significant technical challenges, opportunities for innovation, and the chance to contribute to Microsoft's mission of making the world a safer place for all.