Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) team, which is central to Microsoft's cloud strategy. This role focuses on leading the design and architecture of programmability and AuthZ components in the directory platform of Entra ID, a system that hosts millions of tenants and serves billions of requests daily.

The Directory Platform Team owns and operates core APIs that are foundational to authentication and programmability services across Microsoft. You'll be part of evolving the authorization platform to meet future needs while working with cutting-edge technologies at massive scale.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll design and develop distributed systems that support worldwide operations, innovate with the latest technologies, and mentor team members. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale distributed systems and a focus on building secure, reliable, and maintainable services.

The position offers competitive compensation ($137,600 - $267,000 base salary range) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is a hybrid role based in Redmond, WA, with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

Microsoft Security aspires to make the world safer through end-to-end, simplified security solutions. You'll be joining an organization that prioritizes growth mindset and excellence, working on critical authentication and authorization services used by millions of Azure, Office 365, XBOX, and Windows users worldwide.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to impact billions of users while working with advanced distributed systems at unprecedented scale. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with leadership ability, focusing on both system architecture and team mentorship.