Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through innovative technology solutions.
$137,600 - $267,000
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Cloud Ecosystem Security Team in building a revolutionary security data platform. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of enterprise security at Microsoft, one of the world's leading technology companies.

The position focuses on building an exabyte-scale data platform that helps enterprises manage and secure their digital assets across complex, multi-cloud environments. You'll be responsible for leading a critical subsystem within this platform, working at the intersection of cloud computing, security, and big data.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll drive technical strategy and architecture decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management, security experts, and engineering. The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and security principles, making it ideal for someone who wants to tackle complex technical challenges at massive scale.

The team's mission is crucial: building a platform that helps organizations inventory their digital estate, integrate security data from various sources, and provide real-time insights using AI and machine learning. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, including cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization.

Microsoft offers an excellent compensation package, including competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. The company's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal place for technical leaders who want to make a significant impact on global security infrastructure.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who is passionate about security, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to work on solutions that protect billions of users worldwide. You'll be joining a team that's tackling some of the most challenging problems in cybersecurity while helping to shape the future of Microsoft's security cloud.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Own and lead the design, implementation, and delivery of a critical subsystem within a high-scale, exabyte-scale security data platform
  • Drive consensus across multiple partner teams, ensuring alignment on technical decisions and project goals
  • Collaborate closely with product management, security experts, data scientists, and other engineering teams
  • Lead end-to-end development of features, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
  • Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers
  • Optimize subsystem performance to handle vast amounts of security data
  • Drive continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and methodologies

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with 12+ years experience, or Master's with 8+ years experience
  • 6+ years of industry experience in building large-scale, distributed software systems
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Experience with data processing frameworks like Spark, Hadoop
  • Expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and containerization
  • Deep understanding of security principles
  • Experience owning and delivering large-scale subsystems in mission-critical SaaS products

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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