Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Purview & Data Security Team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their mission-critical initiative focused on reshaping security and empowering users, customers, and developers with comprehensive cloud security solutions. This role is part of Microsoft's broader mission to secure digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that affect billions of lives worldwide, focusing on critical priorities in digital threats, regulatory compliance, and estate complexity management. The team culture emphasizes a growth mindset, excellence, and collaborative achievement.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead high-scale service development, working closely with engineering and product management stakeholders. You'll be responsible for designing and reviewing core service components, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with cloud technologies and security systems.

The compensation is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $137,600 - $267,000 (higher in SF and NYC), plus comprehensive benefits. The position offers remote work flexibility with up to 100% work from home options. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about security and scalable solutions to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of technical engineering experience (or 8+ with a Master's degree), strong expertise in various programming languages, and experience with Azure Kubernetes. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, working on solutions that directly contribute to making the digital world safer for all.