Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Microsoft Sentinel Graph (MSG) Foundations Engineering team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the core infrastructure and services that form the Control Plane of MSG, supporting Microsoft's Security business at an unprecedented scale. The position involves developing architectural strategies, conducting business reviews, and operating production services that enable high-volume big-data ingestion and interactive analytics for advanced security threat hunting, detection, and prevention.

The ideal candidate will have 11-15 years of software development experience and strong expertise in platform components & services, particularly in cloud infrastructure. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive protection to a global user base, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure service stability and performance.

Microsoft offers a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence, along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on global security while working with some of the most sophisticated security technologies in the industry.

The position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to make the world a safer place through innovative security solutions, working on projects that impact billions of users worldwide.